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Home » Parents w/Young Children » Nevada Standby Guardianship Laws

Nevada Standby Guardianship Laws

May 20, 2015 by Gerald M. Dorn, Estate Planning Attorney

Standby GuardianshipThere is a unique area of guardianship law referred to as “standby” or “pre-need” guardianship, which allows for the special transfer of child custody in specific situations.  Each state has its own position on this law, and not all states allow it.  This article will discuss the Nevada standby guardianship laws and how they can be used as part of your estate plan, to ensure the protection and care of your minor children, if something should happen to you.

What Is Standby Guardianship?

A standby guardianship, or pre-need guardianship, is a mechanism for parents to prepare for the future care of their children, upon their death or incapacity.  Typically, the parent making the declaration or nomination is chronically ill, or has been diagnosed with a terminal illness.  Approximately 26 states have passed legislation recognizing this very specific type of guardianship.  This type of guardianship is only triggered by the parent’s death, mental incapacity, or physical debilitation. As such, the named guardian is on “standby” until that triggering event occurs.

Standby Guardianship Laws in Nevada

In Nevada, a parent is allowed to nominate or appoint a short-term guardian in writing for the child without approval of a court, as long as it is for an unmarried minor child, of which the parent has legal custody.  If the child is age 14 or older, he or she must be notified and provide written consent.

Short-Term Guardian Appointment

The appointment of a short-term guardian must be in writing, and it becomes effective immediately upon execution.  The document must identify the appointed guardian and include the date on which the guardian is appointed, the name of the parent appointing the guardian, and the minor child for whom the guardian is appointed.  The document must be signed by the parent and the guardian, in the presence of a notary public.

How Does the Standby Guardianship Work?

A short-term guardian serves for 6 months, unless the written instrument appointing the guardian specifies a shorter term or specifies that the guardianship is to terminate upon the occurrence of an event that takes place sooner than 6 months.  The appointment of a short-term guardian does not affect the rights of the other parent of the minor.

When Is a Standby Guardianship Not Applicable?

A standby or short-term guardian cannot be appointed for a minor child if there is another parent whose parental rights have not been terminated or whose whereabouts are known.  If the other parent is willing and able to care for the minor, the rights of that parent must be considered before appointing a short-term guardian.

If you have questions regarding guardianships, or any other estate planning needs involving minor children, please contact Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd., either online or by calling us at (775) 823-9455.

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Gerald M. Dorn, Estate Planning Attorney
Gerald M. Dorn, Estate Planning Attorney
Gerald Dorn is a shareholder and has been a partner at Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd. Since 1998. Mr. Dorn has extensive experience serving wealthy families and business owners in the development of estate, tax and asset protection planning strategies. He made the decision to focus his practice in the area of estate planning after witnessing the personal grief and financial loss suffered by several of his clients as a result of poor planning. These experiences motivated him to dedicate his professional life to assisting his clients to preserve their life’s work for their heirs and to create a lasting legacy for those they love. Mr. Dorn is able to accomplish his mission through the use of a vast number of estate planning tools, both basic and advanced, for all of his clients at Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd.
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