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. For more information on the law, these forms, and free
classes, visit www.familylawselfhelpcenter.org or the Family Law Self Help Center at 601 N. Pecos Road.
About This Packet: If a guardian no longer wants to serve as the guardian, the guardian can
ask the court to resign. Someone else must be willing to take over as guardian. This can
be a co-guardian who will continue, or someone new who wants to petition to become
the new guardian. A new guardian will have to fill out a separate packet asking to be
appointed.
The Protected Person, their Attorney, and the Relatives Have to Be Notified: After
you file the papers, you will have to send a copy to the protected person, their
attorney, and the same relatives who were served with the original guardianship
papers.
Use black ink and write clearly.
Petition to Resign as Guardian
This form tells the judge and all of the parties why the guardians want to resign. You
must explain in detail why you want to resign, and who will act as the guardian in the
future.
Notice of Hearing
This form sets a court date for the judge to review your request. Leave the hearing
date lines blank – the clerk will fill in a date when you file the papers.
Accounting – not included, ask staff for the form if needed
If you are the guardian over the estate who is required to file annual accountings, and
there is not a co-guardian who will continue, you will have to file an accounting listing
all the protected person’s income, expenses, and assets.
Note:
If someone else plans to petition to be appointed as the new guardian, it is a
good idea to file your resignation documents and the other person’s
appointment documents at the same time. This makes sure that both requests
can be set for the same court date.
© 2018 Nevada Supreme Court
Page 1 of 4 – Petition to Resign as Guardian(s)
COURT CODE: PRG
Your Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone:
Email Address:
Self-Represented
DISTRICT COURT
CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA
In the Matter of the Guardianship of the:
Person
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Person and Estate
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(name of person who has a guardian)
A Protected Person.
CASE NO.: ____________________
DEPT: ____________________
PETITION TO RESIGN AS GUARDIAN(S)
Petitioner, (your name) __________________________________________, respectfully
represents to the Court as follows:
1. This Court appointed (first guardian) __________________________________ and
(name of second guardian, or “n/a”) _________________________________________
as Guardian(s) of the above named Protected Person on or about (date you were
appointed as guardian(s)) _________________________________.
2. The following Guardian(s) wish to resign: (name of guardian(s) who want to resign)
____________________________________________________. The Guardian(s) want
to resign because (explain why you do not want to be the guardian anymore):
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© 2018 Nevada Supreme Court
Page 3 of 4 – Petition to Resign as Guardian(s)
5. The best interests of the Protected Person will be served by the appointment of another
person as guardian.
Petitioner requests that this Court authorize the resignation of the Guardian(s).
Date: _____________________________ Date: _____________________________
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(First Guardian’s signature) (Second Guardian’s signature)
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(First Guardian’s printed name) (Second Guardian’s printed name)
VERIFICATION OF FIRST GUARDIAN
I, (your name) ____________________________________________, declare that I am
the Petitioner in the within action; that I have read the foregoing Petition to Resign as
Guardian(s) and know the contents thereof; that the same is true of my knowledge except as to
those matters therein stated upon information and belief and as to those matters, I believe them
to be true.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the law of the State of Nevada that the
foregoing is true and correct.
__________________________________________
FIRST GUARDIAN
/s/
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Any guardian asking to resign
must sign.
/s/
© 2018 Nevada Supreme Court
Page 4 of 4 – Petition to Resign as Guardian(s)
VERIFICATION OF SECOND GUARDIAN
I, (your name) ____________________________________________, declare that I am
the Co-Petitioner in the within action; that I have read the foregoing Petition to Resign as
Guardian(s) and know the contents thereof; that the same is true of my knowledge except as to
those matters therein stated upon information and belief and as to those matters, I believe them
to be true.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the law of the State of Nevada that the
foregoing is true and correct.
__________________________________________
SECOND GUARDIAN
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© 2018 Nevada Supreme Court Notice of Hearing
COURT CODE: NOH
Your Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone:
Email Address:
Self-Represented
DISTRICT COURT
CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA
In the Matter of the Guardianship of the:
Person
Estate
Person and Estate
of:
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___________________________________
(name of person who has a guardian)
A Protected Person.
CASE NO.: ____________________
DEPT: ____________________
NOTICE OF HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that (petitioner’s name) _____________________________
and (second petitioner’s name or “n/a”) __________________________________, filed in the
above-entitled Court a Petition for (title of petition) ___________________________________;
that a hearing on these matters has been set for the (court clerk will insert details) _______ day
of ___________________, 20____, at ______________ a.m. / p.m., at the courthouse of
the 8
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Judicial District Court, in Courtroom number _____, located at
Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Family Court, 601 N. Pecos Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89101
Further details concerning these matters can be obtained by reviewing the documents on
file at the office of the Clerk of Court. You may appear at the hearing date above.
DATED (month) ________________________ (day) _______, 20___.
Submitted By: (your signature) _______________________________
(print your name) _______________________________
Resignation
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Online: You can upload your documents at https://nevada.tylerhost.net/OfsWeb/. There is a
$3.50 fee to e-file your documents, in addition to any filing fee required.
Mail: Send your forms and filing fee (if applicable) to Clerk of Court, 601 N Pecos, Las Vegas, NV 89101.
In person: Bring your forms and filing fee (if applicable) to the Family Courthouse. File them at the Clerk’s
Office on the 1
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floor. Get a ticket for filing when you arrive.
Make Copies: Make enough copies of the forms you filed to serve on everyone listed below.
Send a Copy of the File-Stamped Forms to all necessary people:
The protected person;
The protected person’s attorney;
The guardian(s) (if you are not the guardian);
All of the relatives who are entitled to notice of the guardianship proceedings
(usually the same people who were served with the original guardianship papers).
How to Serve: Usually, you can send the documents by regular mail (not certified). If any other parties
have registered for e-service, you can e-serve it through your e-filing account at the time you file.
When to Serve: Serve the documents within three days after filing.
This form tells the Court when, where, and how you served the documents.
If you are going to serve other parties the same day you file your documents, you can
fill this form out and file it at the same time you file your other documents.
File this form. If you do not, the judge may cancel your hearing.
Before the Hearing: Make sure you file the Certificate of Service showing who was served with the
court papers. Make plans to appear by phone or video if possible (request forms here:
https://www.familylawselfhelpcenter.org/self-help/guardianship/guardianship-forms#misc).
Or, arrive at least 20 minutes early to allow enough time to park, get through security, and find
the courtroom.
During the Hearing: The protected person, their attorney, the guardian, and any relatives can attend
the hearing. They will be able to object to your request if they wish.
After the Hearing: The judge may tell you to prepare a written order from the hearing. If so, the order
form is included at the end of this packet. You will have to send the filed order to the required
people afterwards; fill out the Notice of Entry of Order and file it after serving the order.
© 2018 Nevada Supreme Court
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Certificate of Service (Generic Guardianship)
COURT CODE: CERT
Your Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone:
Email Address:
Self-Represented
DISTRICT COURT
CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA
In the Matter of the Guardianship of the:
Person
Estate
Person and Estate
of:
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___________________________________
(name of person who has a guardian)
A Protected Person.
CASE NO.: ____________________
DEPT: ____________________
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I am over the age of 18 and I served the ( check all that apply)
Petition for (title of petition) _________________________________________
Notice of Hearing
Citation to Appear and Show Cause
Other: ________________________________
in the following manner:
BY MAIL
I certify that I deposited copies the foregoing documents in the U.S. mail in (city)
________________, Nevada, addressed to the persons listed below on (date) _______________
by ( check one) Regular, Certified or Registered, return receipt requested:
Name: ____________________________
Address: __________________________
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Name: ____________________________
Address: __________________________
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Resignation
Page 2 of 2 – Certificate of Service (Generic Guardianship)
Name: ____________________________
Address: __________________________
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Name: ____________________________
Address: __________________________
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Name: ____________________________
Address: __________________________
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Name: ____________________________
Address: __________________________
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Name: ____________________________
Address: __________________________
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Name: ____________________________
Address: __________________________
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ELECTRONIC
I served the following persons pursuant to the court’s electronic service rules on (date) ___________:
Name: ____________________________
Email Address: _____________________
Name: ____________________________
Email Address: _____________________
Name: ____________________________
Email Address: _____________________
Name: ____________________________
Email Address: _____________________
Name: ____________________________
Email Address: _____________________
Name: ____________________________
Email Address: _____________________
Name: ____________________________
Email Address: _____________________
Name: ____________________________
Email Address: _____________________
I declare under penalty of perjury under the law of the State of Nevada that the
foregoing is true and correct.
DATED (month) ________________________ (day) _______, 20___.
(Your Signature)
(Printed Name)
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© 2018 Nevada Supreme Court
Page 1 of 2 – Order Approving Resignation
COURT CODE: RRG
Your Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone:
Email Address:
Self-Represented
DISTRICT COURT
CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA
In the Matter of the Guardianship of the:
Person
Estate
Person and Estate
of:
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___________________________________
(name of person who has a guardian)
A Protected Person.
CASE NO.: ____________________
DEPT: ____________________
HEARING DATE: ______________
HEARING TIME: _______________
ORDER APPROVING RESIGNATION OF GUARDIAN
Petitioner, (name of petitioner) ________________________________________ having
filed a Petition for Resignation as Guardian requesting the Court allow him/her to resign as
Guardian/Co-Guardian of the above Protected Person; a hearing being held on date indicated
above, and no one appearing to object and good cause appearing therefore:
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Court accepts the resignation of (name of
guardian(s) wishing to resign) _________________________________________________ as
Guardian / Co-Guardian of the above named Protected Person; and
© 2018 Nevada Supreme Court
Page 2 of 2 – Order Approving Resignation
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the General Letters of Guardianship issued to (name
of guardian(s) wishing to resign) __________________________________________________
is/are revoked.
Dated this _____ day of _________________________, 20___.
____________________________________
DISTRICT COURT JUDGE
Submitted by:
(Signature)
(Printed Name)
/s/
© 2018 Nevada Supreme Court
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Notice of Entry of Order (Guardianship Generic)
COURT CODE: NEO
Your Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone:
Email Address:
Self-Represented
DISTRICT COURT
CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA
In the Matter of the Guardianship of the:
Person
Estate
Person and Estate
of:
_
___________________________________
(name of person who has a guardian)
A Protected Person.
CASE NO.: ____________________
DEPT: ____________________
NOTICE OF ENTRY OF ORDER
TO: The persons listed on the following page:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE than an Order was entered in the above-entitled case on (date
Order was filed) _________________________________, 20___. A true and accurate copy is
attached.
DATED (month) ________________________ (day) _______, 20___.
(Signature)
(Printed Name)
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Page 2 of 2 – Notice of Entry of Order (Guardianship Generic)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
BY MAIL
I certify that I deposited copies of the Notice of Entry of Order in the U.S. mail in (city)
________________, Nevada, addressed to the persons listed below on (date) _______________.
Name: ____________________________
Address: __________________________
____________________________
Name: ____________________________
Address: __________________________
____________________________
Name: ____________________________
Address: __________________________
____________________________
Name: ____________________________
Address: __________________________
____________________________
Name: ____________________________
Address: __________________________
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Name: ____________________________
Address: __________________________
____________________________
Name: ____________________________
Address: __________________________
____________________________
Name: ____________________________
Address: __________________________
____________________________
ELECTRONIC
I served the following persons pursuant to the court’s electronic service rules on (date) ___________:
Name: ____________________________
Email Address: _____________________
Name: ____________________________
Email Address: _____________________
Name: ____________________________
Email Address: _____________________
Name: ____________________________
Email Address: _____________________
Name: ____________________________
Email Address: _____________________
Name: ____________________________
Email Address: _____________________
Name: ____________________________
Email Address: _____________________
Name: ____________________________
Email Address: _____________________
I declare under penalty of perjury under the law of the State of Nevada that the
foregoing is true and correct.
ATTACH A COPY OF THE ORDER TO THIS FORM
(Your Signature)
(Printed Name)
/s/