Fundamentals of Guardianship in Nevada

In our legal practice, we are often asked basic questions about guardianship in Nevada.  Here are some answers to these fundamental guardianship questions: Are issues relating to persons who lack capacity dealt with in a special Court or as part of the general Court system?  In Nevada issues of competency or lack of capacity are addressed in the District Court, which is the court of general jurisdiction where the incapacitated individual resides.  Depending on the population of the county of residence, the District Court may have a Family Court Division.  Additionally, such family courts may have a specific Guardianship Court wherein...