Who can become a guardian?
In Nevada, any individual who is qualified to be appointed a guardian may become a guardian. This includes certain relatives of the person needing a guardian, such as parents, adult siblings, or adult children. It may also include a private individual, trusted friend, or attorney who can demonstrate an interest in protecting the person in need of guardianship. Individuals who may become a guardian must be a Nevada resident, over 18 years old, have no legal disability, and must not have been convicted of a felony, or a crime involving dishonesty or moral turpitude within the last five years. Depending on the type of guardianship, an individual may need to take additional steps to become a guardian, such as submitting a successful background check, attending a court hearing, or taking an oath before a court. Additionally, the court may consider the applicant’s suitability to serve as guardian, including their past history with the person in need of guardianship, the relationship between them, and any special knowledge or skills they may possess that may benefit the situation. In some cases, the court may require two or more individuals to serve as co-guardians. The court may also appoint a public guardian or a professional guardian. In any case, the individual must be approved by the court in order to serve as guardian. The court may also require an individual to take additional steps to serve as guardian in order to protect the welfare of the person in need of a guardian.
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