Guardianship Litigation
A guardian has certain duties and responsibilities which are specified under Nevada Law. Unfortunately, there are situations where an appointed guardian for a minor or incapacitated individual breaches, or fails to comply with, their fiduciary duties.
A guardian breaches his or her duties when they fail to perform the duties charged to them by the law or when they commit some act that is contrary to the best interests of the ward. The guardian’s duties generally include:
- Managing the ward’s assets in a prudent manner
- Monitoring the ward’s health and well-being
- Ensuring the ward has adequate food, shelter, clothing, social opportunities, and medical care
- Safeguarding the ward’s assets against theft and unnecessary depletion
- Conducting himself or herself generally in the ward’s best interests
When a breach occurs, a guardian may be sanctioned or removed as the guardian by the Court. A Court often will not be aware of a guardian’s misconduct until a family member or friend brings it to the Court’s attention.
Our attorneys have experience both bringing and defending guardianship litigation. These cases require seasoned litigators who understand the intricacies of Nevada’s guardianship laws.