Guardianship
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Guardianship Overview
When an adult is unable to care for himself, or a child’s parents are unable to care for the child, a Guardianship may be needed. Onello Law Group has litigated many Guardianship matters to trial, both in matters that involve Guardianship of adults, as well as those that involve minor children. Sometimes, a contested Guardianship may even simply involve an “estate” of an adult or minor child. Regardless of your circumstances, we know how to help you with your matter.
Often, matters that involve Guardianship of an adult, Guardianship of a minor, or even of Guardianship an estate, can be resolved amicably by the parties. Our office has settled matters that involved more than four different “interested parties,” which is no easy task. Of course, when matters cannot be settled, our office is always prepared to litigate and take matters to trial.
What You Need to Know.
To Petition for Guardianship, Nevada law requires that you be at least eighteen (18) years of age, and you must meet certain “suitability” requirements, many of which are commons sense. For example, if you have been convicted of a felony in the past, you may not be “qualified” to serve as Guardian under Nevada Law. The duration of a Guardianship often varies; in some situations, a temporary Guardianship may be more appropriate as a short-term remedy (often in matters that involve children), whereas some Guardianships do not have a capped duration. Every case is different, and we have the answers you need.
Guardianships can be terminated in some circumstances, and the burden to do so can be different depending upon the circumstances by which a Guardianship was initially ordered. For example, whether a biological parent consented to a Guardianship, or whether a deceased parent nominated a Guardian before becoming deceased, may raise different burdens of proof for a party petitioning to terminate a Guardianship. We have substantial experience litigating various fact patterns. Book a consultation below and speak with an attorney.