Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.345

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 159.345 - Imposition of penalties upon certain misconduct by guardian

If a guardian:

1. Is guilty of gross impropriety in handling the property of the protected person;

2. Makes a substantial misstatement in any report filed pursuant to NRS 159.081 or any account filed pursuant to NRS 159.177; or

3. Willfully fails to file a report required by NRS 159.081 or an account required by NRS 159.177 after receiving written notice from the court of the failure to file and a grace period of 2 months after such notification has elapsed,

the court may impose a penalty in an amount not to exceed $5,000 and order restitution of any money misappropriated from the estate of a protected person, which must be paid by the guardian and must not be paid by the estate of the protected person.

NRS 159.345

Added to NRS by 2017, 2552

Added to NRS by 2017, Ch. 390, § 16