NRS 159A.039 - Proceedings commenced in more than one county.

NV Rev Stat § 159A.039 (2019) (N/A)
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1. If proceedings for the appointment of a guardian for the same proposed protected minor are commenced in more than one county in this State, and the proposed protected minor’s home state is this State, the proceedings must be stayed, except in the county where first commenced, until final determination of venue in that county. If the proper venue is finally determined to be in another county, the court shall cause a transcript of the proceedings and all original papers filed therein, all certified by the clerk of the court, to be sent to the clerk of the court of the proper county.

2. A proceeding is considered commenced by the filing of a petition.

3. The proceedings first legally commenced for the appointment of a guardian of the estate or of the person and estate extend to all the property of the proposed protected minor which is in this State.

(Added to NRS by 2017, 818)