GUARDIANSHIP

DISCLAIMER

The information provided is intended as a courtesy only.  Many family law matters involve complex and valuable legal rights which cannot adequately be protected without the assistance of an attorney.  The information provided is basic, general information that does not fit all situations.  It is the duty of each self-represented individual to know what rules of court and law apply. 

Clark County, the Eighth Judicial District Court, the Self-Help Center, and their employees shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing of this material.

PACKET INSTRUCTIONS

Below are the Self-Help Center's guardianship form packets. It is your duty to choose the correct packet.  The Self-Help Center staff is prohibited from instructing customers on which packet to use. 

To choose a packet please read the brief description of each packet.  If you are still unsure of which packet to use, open each packet and read at least the first two pages of the instructions. You may use a packet if all of the statements under the heading "Explanation" apply to your particular situation.  If all of the statements do not apply to your particular situation then that packet is not the correct packet.

All of the packets are in a PDF (Portable Document Format).  In order to view and use the packets you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.1 or higher.  If you do not, you can download it for free by clicking here.

Please be sure to print all pages because missing pages may render your document unacceptable to the courts.

PETITIONS FOR APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN(S) OF AN ADULT WARD

Packet 55 & 56- Petition for Appointment of one or more Guardians over an Adult Ward.

PETITIONS FOR APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN(S) OF A MINOR WARD(S) - With a Hearing

Packet 57 & 58 - Petition for Appointment of one or more Guardians over one minor ward.

Packet 59 & 60 - Petition for Appointment of one or more Guardians over more than one minor ward.

PETITIONS FOR APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN(S) OF A MINOR WARD(S) - Without a Hearing

* Guardinships may only be obtained without a hearing if all persons having parental rights over the proposed ward consent.

Packet 61 - You may use this packet if there is one proposed minor ward and one proposed guardian

Packet 62 - You may use this packet if there is one proposed minor ward and two proposed guardians (co-guardians)

Packet 63 - You may use this packet if there is more than one proposed ward and one proposed guardian

Packet 64 - You may use this packet if there is more than one proposed minor ward and more than one proposed guardian.

PETITIONS TO TERMINATE A GUARDIANSHIP

Packet 87 - Stipulation and Order to Terminate a Guardianship

Packet 88 - Petition to Terminate a Guardianship over a Person

Packet 89- Petition to Terminate a Guardianship over an Estate or a Person and an Estate

GUARDIANSHIP RESOURCES

Guadianship Handbook

Guardianship Ttraining Manual