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NRS 159.109

Examination and allowance or rejection of claims by guardian

Known as the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act

The act spans §§ 159–159 (203 sections).

(Added to NRS by 1969, 421; A 2003, 1790)

1. A guardian of the estate shall examine each claim presented to the guardian for payment. If the guardian is satisfied that the claim is appropriate and just, the guardian shall:

(a) Endorse upon the claim the words “examined and allowed” and the date;

(b) Officially subscribe the notation; and

(c) Pay the claim from the guardianship estate.

2. If the guardian is not satisfied that the claim is just, the guardian shall:

(a) Endorse upon the claim the words “examined and rejected” and the date;

(b) Officially subscribe the notation; and

(c) Not later than 60 days after the date the claim was presented to the guardian, notify the claimant by personal service or by mailing a notice by registered or certified mail that the claim was rejected.

Official source: Nevada Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Nevada statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.