# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.017: “Guardian” defined

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.017

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.017
- **Heading:** “Guardian” defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 13 / Chapter 159 / Section 159.017

## Text

“ Guardian ” means any person appointed under this chapter as guardian of the person, of the estate, or of the person and estate for any other person, and includes an organization under NRS 662.245 and joint appointees. The term includes, without limitation, a special guardian or, if the context so requires, a person appointed in another state who serves in the same capacity as a guardian in this State.

## Nearby sections

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- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.028 Terms: “Writing” or “written”](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.028.md)
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