Las Vegas Guardianship Lawyers
If you or anyone you know lives in southern Nevada—Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Mesquite or Primm—and you need help with guardianship issues, you need the best legal help you can get to protect yourself and your family.
You need a Family Lawyer. Contact Douglas Crawford Law today.
There are many reasons you might want to set up a guardianship and many ways to go about it. The Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 159A will be the blueprint for how I will help you. First we need to appoint a guardian and begin and file the paperwork to move the process forward. I have over 30 years of experience in this type of law and will help you with every step along the way. I will guide you and I urge you to remember this: you and I will work together for what is in the best interest of the minor or minors in question.
Guardianships can be temporary or permanent, most often set to expire when the minor or minors reach their majority. Over the course of the guardianship we can set up many safeguards for the child: order of support for the minor, the duties assigned to the guardian, visitation rights of biological parents or specific relatives during the guardianship, protection of the child’s assets, general and/or specific functions and responsibilities of the assigned guardian, and anything else unique to the situation in question.
Every guardianship has unique circumstances. You can trust that my confidentiality is absolutely secure and I will never betray any confidences. I have seen just about everything in my time in family law. I am hard to shock or surprise.
As guardian you will have fiduciary duties for the minor. Simply put, this means that you will be protecting the assets of the child as well as the child him- or herself. In some cases we may have to litigate in the child’s best interests. Remember that our overall goal is the child’s present and future welfare and managing the estate’s debts and assets is part of that responsibility. If we need to go to court over the estate I will be beside you the entire way.
At some point in time the guardianship will end. If you feel someone is not acting in the child’s best interest, we can have a guardianship removed. Guardians can also resign, as in the case of someone moving out of state, for example. Getting a new guardian can be a complex search but we will do what is in the child’s best interest. In the best of scenarios, we have found a good guardian who will manage the minor’s affairs until the child takes up his or her majority and the guardian after good service will step aside.
The State of Nevada believes firmly that we must set the stage for our youngest citizens to go forward in life with the best possible futures. As a guardian, you have the opportunity to be part of that process. I have over 30 years of experience with this type of law and can tell you there are few things in life better than guiding a young person to a great future. I will help you make that happen.
Hire me. I can be reached at (702) 383-0090.
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Douglas Crawford Law:
501 S 7th St, Las Vegas, NV 89101, United States
(702) 383-0090
Las Vegas Guardianship Lawyer
How does guardianship work in Nevada?
Guardianship Laws in Nevada. In Nevada, courts may appoint a guardian to make decisions on behalf of another person. “The estate is under guardianship.” These guardians are in charge of a ward’s money; and “Guardians for the person and property.” These guardians are responsible for both personal and financial concerns.
What are the disadvantages of being a guardian?
If a guardianship case is challenged, it might become prohibitively costly. The alleged incompetent person or other family members may argue against the proposed guardianship. There might be an unwarranted intrusion into the incapacitated person’s privacy, freedom, and decision-making authority.
What guardianship entails?
One of the alternatives open to parents who are planning for their children’s care while they are away due to a range of situations, such as illness or imprisonment, is legal guardianship. It allows parents to choose a caregiver and grant her/him legal responsibilities over the children’s care.
How do I get guardianship of my child without going to court in Nevada?
A Temporary Guardianship Order for a Six-Month Period: In Nevada, guardianship laws allow for an informal sort of guardianship without the need for court approval. This form may be completed by the parents of the minor child to designate a temporary guardian. A temporary guardianship can be utilized to take care of school and medical needs.
How do I terminate my guardianship in Nevada?
If a guardianship is no longer required, a person may file a petition with the court to terminate it. If the request is approved, the guardianship will be entirely dissolved.
How does guardianship affect patient care?
When caring for an elderly person who is moving into an aged care facility, having a Special Needs Guardian is critical. A Guardian will be responsible for making various important decisions on behalf of the person entering an aged care facility. Lifestyle choices, health judgments, and medical decisions are just a few examples of such options.
How long does a guardianship order last?
It is typical for orders to be issued for a duration of three years, but they may be extended or granted permanently.
Who appoints a guardian?
Guardianships are established via a will. Parents should create or update their Will as soon as a kid is born to name a guardian. You have the option of choosing more than one guardian, but be careful who you pick since they might not agree on what is best for your child.
How hard is it to terminate guardianship?
Unfortunately, once the court creates a legal guardianship, it may be difficult to terminate it. You and the guardians can prepare and sign a written statement terminating the guardianship and returning the child to you if you and the guardians agree that the guardianship might be ended.
Can a guardianship be reversed?
In certain circumstances, guardianship agreements may be revoked or terminated. The court can approve an application to have the guardianship reversed by the child, guardian, or any third party. Guardianship arrangements can only be revoked by the court with the authority to terminate the agreement.