Nevada Revised Statutes 159A.048 – Contents of citation; appointment of attorney, guardian ad litem or advocate for best interests of proposed protected minor during proceedings on citation
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The citation issued pursuant to NRS 159A.047 must state that:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 159A.048
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
1. A guardian may be appointed for the proposed protected minor;
2. The rights of the proposed protected minor and of any person having legal or physical custody of the proposed protected minor may be affected as specified in the petition;
3. The proposed protected minor has the right to appear at the hearing and to oppose the petition;
4. The proposed protected minor has the right to be represented by an attorney; and
5. At any time during proceedings on the citation, the court may appoint for the proposed protected minor:
(a) An attorney.
(b) A guardian ad litem or an advocate for the best interests of the proposed protected minor pursuant to NRS 159A.0455.