Nev. Rev. Stat. § 154.015 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 154 / Section 154.015
Payments or deliveries by personal representative to State Treasurer: Filing of receipt or certificate; release of liability of personal representative
Status: in_force

If a personal representative, on order of the court, pays over or delivers to the State Treasurer property which has become escheatable to the State, the receipt or certificate of the State Treasurer evidencing the payment or delivery must be filed with the clerk of the district court in the county in which the estate is being administered or is located. Upon filing of the receipt or certificate, the personal representative is released from all further liability relating to the property.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.800 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.800
Letters testamentary or letters of administration
Status: in_force

Letters testamentary or letters of administration pursuant to the Independent Administration of Estates Act as set forth in NRS 143.300 to 143.815 , inclusive, may be in the following form:
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 149.070 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 149 / Section 149.070
Petition
Status: in_force

1. To obtain such an order the personal representative or an interested person shall file a petition, showing the advantage to accrue from giving the lease, a general description of the property proposed to be leased, and the term, rental and general conditions of the proposed lease.

2. The clerk shall set the petition for hearing, and the petitioner shall give notice of the hearing in the manner required by NRS 155.010 or as the court by order may require.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 156.160 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 156 / Section 156.160
Hearing; appointment of administrator or executor; time fixed when person became missing; finding concerning death
Status: in_force

1. The court shall hear all evidence in support of or in opposition to the petition provided for in NRS 156.140 , and, if satisfied that the allegations thereof are true, and that the missing person has remained missing for a continuous period of 3 years or more and that his or her whereabouts is unknown, shall appoint some qualified person as administrator or executor in the manner provided in this title for the estates of deceased persons.

2. If the court grants the order, it shall: (a) Fix and determine the time when the person left his or her last place of residence and abode and became missing and that the person’s whereabouts has not been known continuously for a period of at least 3 years; and (b) Make a finding stating the fact and date of death.

3. At the hearing the court may consider the testimony of any witnesses likely to know the last place of residence and whereabouts of the missing person, and may receive in evidence and consider the affidavits and depositions of other competent persons.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 155.030 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 155 / Section 155.030
Request for special notice: Filing by interested person after issuance of letters; filing by interested person in testamentary trust; effect of substitution or withdrawal of counsel
Status: in_force

1. At any time after the issuance of letters in the estate of a decedent, an interested person or the person's attorney may serve upon the personal representative or the personal representative's attorney, and file with the clerk of the court wherein administration of the estate is pending, a written request stating that the interested person desires special notice and a copy of any further filings, steps or proceedings in the administration of the estate.

2. The request must state the post office address of the requester or the requester's attorney, and thereafter a brief notice of the filing of any returns, petitions, accounts, reports or other proceedings, together with a copy of the filing, must be addressed to that person or the person's attorney, at his or her stated mailing address, and deposited with the United States Postal Service with the postage thereon prepaid, within 2 days after each is filed, or personal service of the notice may be made on the person or the person's attorney within the 2 days, and the personal service is equivalent to deposit in the post office, and proof of mailing or of personal service must be filed with the clerk before the hearing of the proceeding.

3. If, upon the hearing, it appears to the satisfaction of the court that the notice has been regularly given, the court shall so find in its order and the order is final and conclusive upon all persons.

4. An interested person in a testamentary trust or its property, or the attorney for that person, may serve upon the trustee or the trustee's attorney, and file with the clerk of the court wherein administration of the trust is pending, a written request stating that he or she desires notice of the filing of accounts and petitions in connection with the trust. The provisions of subsections 2 and 3 apply to such a request.

5. An attorney whose only appearance on behalf of an interested person has been the filing of a written request for notice pursuant to subsection 1 may, without further court order: (a) Terminate his or her services; (b) Serve upon the personal representative or the personal representative's attorney an amended written request for notice directing that any further notice be sent to the interested person at his or her last known address; and (c) File the amended written request for notice with the clerk of the court wherein administration of the estate is pending.

6. Any filing of a motion for substitution of counsel or order authorizing withdrawal of counsel of record for an attorney who has filed a written request for notice on behalf of an interested person pursuant to subsection 1 shall be deemed to be an amended written request for notice as described in subsection 5, and any further notice must be sent to the address provided in the motion for substitution of counsel or the order authorizing the withdrawal of counsel, as applicable.

7. On the filing of an inventory or a supplementary inventory, the personal representative shall mail a copy to each person who has requested special notice.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.440 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.440
Determination of claims to property
Status: in_force

The personal representative who has limited authority or full authority has the power to allow, compromise or settle any of the following:

1. A third-party claim to real or personal property if the decedent died in possession of, or holding title to, the property; or

2. The decedent's claim to real or personal property, title to or possession of which is held by another.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 156.040 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 156 / Section 156.040
Who may be appointed trustee
Status: in_force

In appointing such trustee, the court shall prefer the spouse of the missing person, or the spouse's nominee, and, in the absence of a spouse, some relative of the missing person.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 151.140 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 151 / Section 151.140
Value of property advanced
Status: in_force

If the value of the advancement is expressed in the conveyance, or in the charge thereof made by the decedent, or in the acknowledgment of the person receiving it, that value must be used in the distribution and division of the estate. Otherwise, the value must be estimated according to its value when given, as nearly as can be ascertained.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.237 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.237
“Nonprobate transfer” defined
Status: in_force

“Nonprobate transfer” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 111.721 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.100 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.100
Action for conversion before letters granted
Status: in_force

If any person, before the granting of letters, converts, takes or alienates any of the money, goods, chattels or effects of a decedent, that person is chargeable and liable to an action by the personal representative for triple the value of the property so converted, taken or alienated, to be recovered for the benefit of the estate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 149.050 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 149 / Section 149.050
Effect of proceedings under NRS 149.010 to 149.050, inclusive
Status: in_force

1. A mortgage or security agreement so made is effectual to mortgage or subject to the security agreement all right, title, interest and estate which the decedent had in the property described therein at the time of his or her death or previously and any right, title or interest in the property acquired by the estate of the decedent, by operation of law or otherwise, since the time of his or her death.

2. Jurisdiction of the court to administer the estate of the decedent is effectual to vest the court with jurisdiction to enter the order for the note or notes and mortgage or security agreement, and the jurisdiction conclusively inures to the benefit of the mortgagee named in the mortgage or the secured party named in the security agreement and the heirs, successors and assigns of the secured party.

3. No omission, error or irregularity in the proceedings impairs or invalidates them or the note or notes or mortgage or security agreement given in pursuance thereof, and the mortgagee or secured party and the heirs, successors and assigns of the secured party, have and possess the same rights and remedies on the note or notes and mortgage or security agreement as if it had been made by the decedent before his or her death, except that, upon any foreclosure or sale under the mortgage or security agreement, if the proceeds of the sale of the encumbered property are insufficient to pay the note or notes, the mortgage or security agreement, and the costs or expenses of sale, no judgment may be had or allowed except in cases where the note or notes or mortgage or security agreement was given to pay, reduce, extend or renew a lien, mortgage or security agreement existing at the time of the death of the decedent and the indebtedness secured thereby was an allowed and approved claim against the estate, in which case the part of the indebtedness remaining unsatisfied must be classed and paid with other allowed claims against the estate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 139.040 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 139 / Section 139.040
Order of priority for right to appointment; priority of nominee
Status: in_force

1. Administration of the intestate estate of a decedent must be granted to one or more of the persons mentioned in this section, and they are respectively entitled to priority for appointment in the following order: (a) The surviving spouse. (b) The children. (c) A parent. (d) The brother or the sister. (e) The grandchildren. (f) Any other of the kindred entitled to share in the distribution of the estate. (g) The public administrator or a person employed or contracted with pursuant to NRS 253.125 , as applicable. (h) Creditors who have become such during the lifetime of the decedent. (i) Any of the kindred not above enumerated, within the fourth degree of consanguinity. (j) Any person or persons legally qualified.

2. A person in each of the foregoing classes is entitled: (a) To appointment, if the person is: (1) A resident of the State of Nevada or the person: (I) Associates as coadministrator a resident of the State of Nevada or a banking corporation authorized to do business in this State; or (II) Is named as personal representative in the will if the will is the subject of a pending petition for probate, and the court in its discretion believes it would be appropriate to make such an appointment; or (2) A banking corporation which is authorized to do business in this State or which: (I) Associates as coadministrator a resident of the State of Nevada or a banking corporation authorized to do business in this State; or (II) Is named as personal representative in the will if the will is the subject of a pending petition for probate, and the court in its discretion believes it would be appropriate to make such an appointment. (b) To nominate a resident of the State of Nevada or a qualified banking corporation for appointment, whether or not the nominator is a resident of the State of Nevada or a qualified banking corporation. The nominee has the same priority as the nominator. That priority is independent of the residence or corporate qualification of the nominator.

3. If any heir who is otherwise entitled to appointment is a minor or an incapacitated person for whom a guardian has been appointed, the court may appoint the guardian of the minor or incapacitated person as administrator.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 151.230 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 151 / Section 151.230
Order of discharge; court may excuse filing of receipt; order for distribution of estate from recovery of distributed property
Status: in_force

1. If an estate has been fully administered, and it is shown by the personal representative, by the production of satisfactory receipts, that all sums of money due and all the property of the estate has been distributed to the persons entitled to it and all acts lawfully required have been performed, the court shall enter an order discharging sureties from all liability thereafter to be incurred.

2. The court may excuse the filing of a receipt on a proper showing that the personal representative is unable, after reasonable effort, to obtain a receipt and that the property has been delivered to or is in the possession of the distributee or creditor.

3. The provisions of this section do not bar a successful appellant from an order for the distribution of an estate from the recovery of any property distributed to an heir or devisee pursuant to the order.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 135.020 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 135 / Section 135.020
Insufficient evidence of survivorship
Status: in_force

Where the title to property or the devolution thereof depends upon priority of death and there is insufficient evidence that the persons died otherwise than simultaneously, the property of each person must be disposed of as if that person had survived, except as provided otherwise in this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 155.0975 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 155 / Section 155.0975
Exceptions to presumption that certain transfers are void
Status: in_force

The presumption established by NRS 155.097 does not apply:

1. To the spouse of the transferor.

2. To a transfer of property which is triggered by the transferor's death if the transferee is an heir of the transferor and the combined value of all transfers received by that transferee is not greater than the share the transferee would be entitled to pursuant to chapter 134 of NRS if the testator had died intestate and the transferor's estate included all nonprobate transfers which are triggered by the death of the transferor.

3. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if the court determines, upon clear and convincing evidence, that the transfer was not the product of fraud, duress or undue influence. The determination of the court pursuant to this subsection must not be based solely upon the testimony of a person described in subsection 2 of NRS 155.097 .

4. If the transfer instrument is reviewed by an independent attorney who: (a) Counsels the transferor about the nature and consequences of the intended transfer; (b) Attempts to determine if the intended consequence is the result of fraud, duress or undue influence; and (c) Signs and delivers to the transferor an original certificate of that review in substantially the following form: CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT REVIEW I, __________(attorney's name), have reviewed __________(name of transfer instrument) and have counseled my client, __________(name of client), on the nature and consequences of the transfer or transfers of property to __________(name of transferee) contained in the transfer instrument. I am disassociated from the interest of the transferee to the extent that I am in a position to advise my client independently, impartially and confidentially as to the consequences of the transfer. On the basis of this counsel, I conclude that the transfer or transfers of property in the transfer instrument that otherwise might be invalid pursuant to NRS 155.097 are valid because the transfer or transfers are not the product of fraud, duress or undue influence. _____________________________________________________ (Name of Attorney) (Date)

5. To a transferee that is: (a) A federal, state or local public entity; or (b) An entity that is recognized as exempt under section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code , 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) , or a trust holding an interest for such an entity but only to the extent of the interest of the entity or the interest of the trustee of the trust.

6. To a transfer of property if the fair market value of the property does not exceed $3,000. The exclusion provided by this subsection does not apply more than once in each calendar year to transfers made during the transferor's lifetime. For the purposes of this subsection, regardless of the number of transfer instruments involved, the value of property transferred to a transferee pursuant to a transfer that is triggered by the transferor's death must include the value of all property transferred to that transferee or for such transferee's benefit after the transferor's death.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 133.210 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 133 / Section 133.210
Devise of real property
Status: in_force

Every devise of real property in any will conveys all the estate of the testator therein which could lawfully be devised, unless it clearly appears by the will that the testator intended to convey a lesser estate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 151.210 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 151 / Section 151.210
Claim of money paid into State Treasury; order of court
Status: in_force

If any person appears and claims the money paid into the State Treasury, the court making the distribution shall inquire into the claim, and, if satisfied of the right of the person thereto, shall enter an order to that effect to present to the State Treasurer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 133A.020 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 133A / Section 133A.020
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 133A.030 and 133A.040 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 137.080 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 137 / Section 137.080
Persons qualified to contest will; filing of petition
Status: in_force

After a will has been admitted to probate, any interested person other than a party to a contest before probate or a person who had actual notice of the previous contest in time to have joined therein may, at any time within 3 months after the order is entered admitting the will to probate, contest the admission or the validity of the will. The contestant must file with the court in which the will was proved a petition containing the allegations of the contestant against the validity of the will or against the sufficiency of the proof, and requesting that the probate be revoked.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 148.400 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 148 / Section 148.400
Procedure after compliance with agreement or option to purchase
Status: in_force

If the terms of an agreement to sell or option to purchase have been complied with by the purchaser or option holder, and all payments have been made according to the terms thereof, the personal representative shall make a return to the court and petition for confirmation. Notice must be given, a hearing had, an order made by the court confirming or refusing to confirm the proceedings and conveyances executed, in the same manner and with like effect as in the case of the sale of real property.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 136.260 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 136 / Section 136.260
Probate of foreign wills: Procedure
Status: in_force

1. A will duly proved, allowed and admitted to probate outside of this State may be admitted to probate and recorded in the proper court of any county in this State in which the testator left any estate.

2. When a copy of the will and the order admitting it to probate, duly certified, are presented by the personal representative, a nominee or any other interested person, with a petition for probate, the order and copy must be filed, and the clerk shall set a time for a hearing thereon, and notice must be given as required by law on a petition for the original probate of a domestic will pursuant to NRS 136.100 .

3. If, upon the hearing, it appears to the satisfaction of the court that the will has been duly proved and admitted to probate outside this State, and that it was executed according to the law of the place in which it was made, or in which the testator was at the time domiciled, or in conformity with the laws of this State, it must be admitted to probate with the same force and effect as the original probate of a domestic will.

4. If a certified copy of a will from any jurisdiction where probate is not required by the laws of that jurisdiction, with the certificate of the legal custodian of the original will that the certified copy is a true copy and that the will has become operative by the laws of that jurisdiction, or a copy of a notarial will in possession of a notary in a foreign jurisdiction entitled to the custody of the will and required by the laws of that jurisdiction to retain custody of it, duly certified by the notary, is presented by the personal representative, a nominee of the personal representative or another interested person to the proper court in this State, the clerk shall set a time for a hearing thereon, and notice must be given as required by law on a petition for the original probate of a domestic will.

5. If it appears to the court that the will should be admitted to probate in this State, as the last will and testament of the decedent, the copy must be filed with the clerk, and the will has the same effect as if originally proved and admitted to probate in the court of this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 140.040 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 140 / Section 140.040
Powers, duties and immunity from liability for certain claims
Status: in_force

1. A special administrator shall: (a) Collect and preserve for the executor or administrator when appointed all the goods, chattels and receivables of the decedent, and all incomes, rents, issues, profits, claims and demands of the estate. (b) Take charge and management of the real property and enter upon and preserve it from damage, waste and injury.

2. A special administrator may: (a) For all necessary purposes, commence, maintain or defend actions and other legal proceedings as a personal representative. (b) Without prior order of the court, sell any perishable property of the estate, as provided in NRS 148.170 . (c) Exercise such other powers as have been conferred by the order of appointment. (d) Obtain leave of the court to borrow money or to lease or mortgage real property in the same manner as an executor or administrator.

3. A special administrator is not liable: (a) To any creditor on any claim against the estate; or (b) For any claim against the decedent except a claim involving wrongful death, personal injury or property damage if the estate contains no assets other than a policy of liability insurance.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 151.060 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 151 / Section 151.060
Partition when partial distribution ordered
Status: in_force

If, in the execution of the order, partition is necessary between two or more of the parties, it must be made in the manner prescribed in chapter 152 of NRS.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 144.040 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 144 / Section 144.040
Inventory: Contents
Status: in_force

1. An inventory must include all the estate of the decedent, wherever situated, that is subject to the jurisdiction of the court.

2. The inventory must contain: (a) All the estate of the decedent, real and personal. (b) A statement of all receivables, partnerships, and other interests, bonds, mortgages, notes, and other securities for the payment of money, belonging to the decedent, specifying the name of the debtor in each security, the date, the sum originally payable, any endorsements with their dates, and the sum which, in the judgment of the appraiser, may be collectible on each debt, interest or security. (c) Mortgages of any kind on the real and personal property of the estate.

3. The inventory must also show: (a) So far as can be ascertained, what portion of the estate is community property and what portion is the separate property of the decedent. (b) An account of all money belonging to the decedent that has come into the possession of the personal representative.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.070 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.070
Actions by personal representative for conversion or trespass
Status: in_force

1. A personal representative may commence or maintain an action against any person who has wasted, destroyed, taken, carried away or converted the goods of the decedent.

2. A personal representative may also commence or maintain an action for trespass committed on the real property of the decedent while living.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 133.220 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 133 / Section 133.220
Interests acquired after execution of will
Status: in_force

Any estate, right or interest in real property acquired by the testator after the making of a will passes thereby in like manner as if it had been acquired before the time of making the will, if that manifestly appears by the will to have been the intention of the testator.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 134.085 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 134 / Section 134.085
Unmarried minor decedent without issue but sibling or issue of sibling
Status: in_force

If any person dies leaving several children, or leaving a child and issue of one or more children, and any such surviving child dies under age, without issue and not having been married, all the estate that came to the deceased child by inheritance from the deceased parent descends in equal shares to the other children of the same parent, and to the issue of any other children of the same parent who may have died, by right of representation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 150.380 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 150 / Section 150.380
Apportionment of tax and expenses imposed and incurred on property located or administered in this State in estate of nonresident
Status: in_force

Tax imposed and expenses incurred by reason of inclusion for tax purposes of property located or administered in this State, in the estate of a nonresident of this State, shall be apportioned in accordance with the law of the decedent's domicile, applicable to property located therein.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 139.170 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 139 / Section 139.170
Discretion of court
Status: in_force

The court may refuse to grant letters of administration as provided in this chapter to any person or to the nominee of any person who had actual notice of the first petition and an opportunity to contest it.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.360 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.360
“Verification” defined
Status: in_force

“Verification” means a declaration that a statement is true, made under oath or affirmation under penalty of perjury for false statement.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.130 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.130
“Executor” defined
Status: in_force

“Executor” means a person nominated in a will and appointed by the court to execute the provisions of the will and administer the estate of the decedent.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 148.070 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 148 / Section 148.070
Written objection: Hearing; proof of notice
Status: in_force

An interested person may file written objections to the confirmation of the sale and may be heard thereon, and may produce witnesses in support of the objections. Before an order is made confirming a sale, it must be proved to the satisfaction of the court that notice of the sale was given as prescribed by this chapter, and the order of confirmation must show that such proof was made.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 149.020 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 149 / Section 149.020
Petition
Status: in_force

1. The personal representative or an interested person shall file a petition showing: (a) The particular purpose or purposes for which the order is sought. (b) The necessity for or advantage to accrue from entry of the order. (c) The amount of money proposed to be raised, if any. (d) The rate of interest to be paid. (e) The length of time the note or notes are to run. (f) A general description of the property proposed to be mortgaged or subjected to the security agreement or other lien.

2. The clerk shall set the petition for hearing and the petitioner shall give notice of the hearing in the manner required by NRS 155.010 or as the court by order may require.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 135.080 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 135 / Section 135.080
Chapter does not apply if decedent provides otherwise
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply in the case of wills, living trusts, deeds, or contracts in which provision has been made for distribution of property different from the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 150.210 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 150 / Section 150.210
Effect of order settling account
Status: in_force

An order settling and allowing an account, when it becomes final, is conclusive against all interested persons, but a person under legal disability has the right to move for cause to reopen and examine the account, or to proceed by action against the personal representative or his or her sureties at any time before final distribution, and in any such action, the order is prima facie evidence of the correctness of the account.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.425 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.425
Grant of option to purchase real property of estate
Status: in_force

The personal representative who has full authority has the power to grant an option to purchase real property of the estate for a period within or beyond the period of administration.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 136.210 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 136 / Section 136.210
Translation and recording of will in foreign language
Status: in_force

If the will is in a foreign language the court shall certify to a correct translation thereof into English and the certified translation shall be recorded in lieu of the original.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 145.060 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 145 / Section 145.060
Creditors' claims: Notice, filing, approval and payment; procedure if claim of Department of Health and Human Services rejected
Status: in_force

1. A personal representative shall publish and mail notice to creditors in the manner provided in NRS 155.020 .

2. Creditors of the estate must file their claims, due or to become due, with the clerk, within 60 days after the mailing to the creditors for those required to be mailed, or 60 days after the first publication of the notice to creditors pursuant to NRS 155.020 , and within 15 days thereafter the personal representative shall allow or reject the claims filed.

3. Any claim which is not filed within the 60 days is barred forever, except that if it is made to appear, by the affidavit of the claimant or by other proof to the satisfaction of the court, that the claimant did not have notice as provided in NRS 155.020 , the claim may be filed at any time before the filing of the final account.

4. Every claim which is filed as provided in this section and allowed by the personal representative must then, and not until then, be ranked as an acknowledged debt of the estate and be paid in the course of administration, except that payment of small debts in advance may be made pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 150.230 .

5. If a claim filed by the Department of Health and Human Services is rejected by the personal representative, the Director of the Department may, within 20 days after receipt of the written notice of rejection, petition the court for summary determination of the claim. A petition for summary determination must be filed with the clerk, who shall set the petition for hearing, and the petitioner shall give notice for the period and in the manner required by NRS 155.010 . Allowance of the claim by the court is sufficient evidence of its correctness, and it must be paid as if previously allowed by the personal representative.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 133.055 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 133 / Section 133.055
Signature affixed to self-proving affidavit or declaration that is attached to will considered signature affixed to will
Status: in_force

A signature affixed to a self-proving affidavit or a self-proving declaration that is attached to a will and executed at the same time as the will is considered a signature affixed to the will if necessary to prove the execution of the will.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.325 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.325
Applicability
Status: in_force

The provisions of NRS 143.300 to 143.815 , inclusive, apply in any case where authority to administer the estate is granted pursuant to NRS 143.300 to 143.815 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 134.090 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 134 / Section 134.090
No surviving spouse but issue
Status: in_force

If the decedent leaves no surviving spouse, but there is a child or children, the estate, if there is only one child, all goes to that child. If there is more than one child, the estate goes to all the children of the decedent, to share and share alike.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 133.330 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 133 / Section 133.330
Access to and destruction of electronic records in custody of qualified custodian
Status: in_force

1. With regard to an electronic record of an electronic will, a qualified custodian shall provide access to or information concerning the electronic will or the certified paper original of the electronic will only to: (a) The testator or another person as directed by the written instructions of the testator; and (b) After the death of the testator, the nominated personal representative of the testator or any interested person.

2. A qualified custodian may, in the absolute discretion of the qualified custodian, destroy the electronic record of an electronic will at any of the following times: (a) One year after notice of entry of an order admitting any will to probate; (b) After ceasing to serve as the qualified custodian of the electronic record of the electronic will upon the appointment of a successor qualified custodian pursuant to NRS 133.310 ; (c) If the electronic will has been converted to a certified paper original in accordance with NRS 133.340 and the qualified custodian complies with subsection 4, after 30 days' written notice to the testator; (d) If a certification of revocation has been created in accordance with subsection 7 of NRS 133.340 and the qualified custodian complies with subsection 4, after 30 days' written notice to the testator; (e) Pursuant to the direction of a testator in a writing executed with the same formalities required for the execution of a will or an electronic will; or (f) Upon court order authorizing the destruction of the electronic will.

3. Subject to the provisions of subsection 4, if a certification of revocation has been created pursuant to subsection 7 of NRS 133.340 , a qualified custodian may, in the absolute discretion of the qualified custodian, destroy the electronic record of an electronic revocation at any of the following times: (a) One year after notice of entry of an order admitting any will to probate; (b) If the requirements of subsection 3 of NRS 133.310 are met, after ceasing to serve as the qualified custodian of the electronic will upon the appointment of a successor qualified custodian pursuant to NRS 133.310 ; (c) Pursuant to the direction of a testator in a writing executed with the same formalities required for the execution of a will or an electronic will; (d) After 30 days' written notice to the testator; or (e) Upon court order authorizing the destruction of the electronic record of the electronic will.

4. Before destroying an electronic will or an electronic revocation, the qualified custodian shall make reasonable efforts to provide to the testator the electronic record of the electronic will and electronic revocation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 142.150 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 142 / Section 142.150
Discharge of sureties
Status: in_force

If new sureties are given to the satisfaction of the court, it shall thereupon enter an order that the surety who applied for relief is not liable for any subsequent act, default or misconduct of the personal representative.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 133.170 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 133 / Section 133.170
Omission of child or grandchild presumed intentional; rights of child or grandchild if omission found unintentional
Status: in_force

When the child of a testator or the issue of a deceased child of a testator is omitted from the testator's will, it must be presumed that the omission was intentional. Should the court find that the omission was unintentional, the child, or the issue of the deceased child, is entitled to the same share in the estate of the testator as if the testator had died intestate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 147.200 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 147 / Section 147.200
Status of judgment against estate
Status: in_force

1. The effect of a judgment rendered against a personal representative upon a claim for money against the estate of the decedent is only to establish the claim in the same manner as if it had been allowed by the personal representative, and the judgment must be that the personal representative pay, in due course of administration, the amount ascertained to be due.

2. A certified copy of the judgment must be filed in the estate proceedings.

3. No execution may issue upon the judgment, nor does it create any lien upon the property of the estate, nor give the judgment creditor any priority of payment.

4. This section does not apply to a judgment of foreclosure of a mortgage.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 147.040 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 147 / Section 147.040
Claims: Limit on time for filing
Status: in_force

1. A person having a claim, due or to become due, against the decedent must file the claim with the clerk within 90 days after the mailing for those required to be mailed, or 90 days after the first publication of the notice to creditors pursuant to NRS 155.020 .

2. A creditor who receives a notice to creditors by mail pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 155.020 must file a claim with the clerk within 30 days after the mailing or 90 days after the first publication of notice to creditors pursuant to NRS 155.020 , whichever is later.

3. If a claim is not filed with the clerk within the time allowed by subsection 1 or 2, the claim is forever barred, but if it is made to appear, by the affidavit of the claimant or by other proof to the satisfaction of the court, that the claimant did not have notice as provided in NRS 155.020 or actual notice of the administration of the estate, the claim may be filed at any time before the filing of the final account.

4. The period of 90 days prescribed by this section is reduced to 60 days if summary administration is granted under chapter 145 of NRS .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 142.080 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 142 / Section 142.080
Petition for additional security; court may require additional security; petition for increase in bond
Status: in_force

1. If an interested person discovers that the sureties of a personal representative have become or are becoming insolvent, or that any one of them has removed from, or is about to remove from the State, or that from any other cause the bond is insufficient, the interested person may file a petition with the court requesting that further security be given.

2. If it comes to the knowledge of the court that the bond is for any cause insufficient, it may, on its own motion, without any petition, require further security.

3. A personal representative or the counsel of the personal representative, if either becomes aware of facts causing a need therefor, shall petition the court for an order ex parte increasing a bond to the total appraised value of personal property on hand plus 1 year's estimated income from real and personal property. In an accounting, if a bond has been posted, a separate paragraph must be included describing the total bond posted, the appraised value of personal property on hand plus the estimated annual income from real and personal property and a statement of any additional bond thereby required.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 148.430 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 148 / Section 148.430
Petition and notice
Status: in_force

1. The personal representative, or the person claiming to be entitled to the conveyance or transfer, may file with the clerk a petition setting forth the facts upon which the claim is predicated.

2. The clerk shall set the petition for hearing, and the petitioner shall give notice for the period and in the manner required by NRS 155.010 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 138.050 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 138 / Section 138.050
Successor to corporate executor
Status: in_force

If the executor named in the will is a corporation or national banking association that has sold its business and assets to, or has consolidated or merged with, or is in any manner provided by law succeeded by, another corporation or national banking association authorized and qualified to act as executor, the court may issue letters thereon to the successor corporation or association as if the successor were named in the will.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 138.040 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 138 / Section 138.040
Executor not specifically named may be appointed
Status: in_force

If it appears by the terms of a will that it was the intention of the testator to commit the execution of the will and the administration of the estate of the testator to any person as executor, that person, although not named executor, is entitled to letters testamentary in like manner as if that person had been named executor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 139.110 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 139 / Section 139.110
Right of contest: Filing of counterpetition; notice and hearing
Status: in_force

An interested person may contest the petition by filing a written opposition on the ground that the petitioner is not qualified or may assert the contestant's own right to the administration and request that letters be issued to the contestant. In the latter case, the contestant must file a petition and give the notice required for the original petition, and the court must hear the two petitions together.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 151.050 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 151 / Section 151.050
Order of repayment: Action on bond or other security; action against distributee if no bond or other security given
Status: in_force

1. If a bond or other security has been executed and delivered as prescribed in NRS 151.040 , and the personal representative ascertains that it is necessary for the settlement of the estate to require the payment of any part of the money thereby secured, the personal representative shall petition the court for an order requiring the payment and cause a citation to be issued and served upon the parties bound, requiring them, at a time and place, not more than 10 days after the date of the citation, to be stated therein, to appear and show cause why the order should not be made.

2. The court, if satisfied of the necessity for the payment to be made, shall enter an order designating the amount and giving a time in which it shall be paid.

3. If the money is not paid within the time allowed, an action may be maintained by the personal representative on the bond or other security.

4. Similar proceedings may be initiated against an heir or devisee if no bond or other security is given.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 156.050 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 156 / Section 156.050
Bond of trustee
Status: in_force

Every trustee appointed under NRS 156.010 to 156.110 , inclusive, shall give a bond in an amount to be fixed by the court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 137.110 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 137 / Section 137.110
Costs
Status: in_force

If the probate is not revoked, the costs of trial must be paid by the contestant. If the probate is revoked, the costs must be paid by the party who resisted the revocation or out of the property of the decedent, as the court may direct in accordance with the provisions of chapter 18 of NRS.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 155.0945 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 155 / Section 155.0945
“Related to, affiliated with or subordinate to any person” defined
Status: in_force

“ Related to, affiliated with or subordinate to any person ” includes, without limitation:

1. The person's spouse;

2. A relative of the person within the third degree of consanguinity;

3. A co-owner of a business with the person;

4. An employee of a business if the person: (a) Has an ownership interest in the business; or (b) Holds a supervisory position with the business;

5. An attorney or employee of a law firm for which the person is or was a client;

6. The spouse of any person described in subsections 2 to 5, inclusive; and

7. Any entity owned or controlled by a person described in subsections 1 to 6, inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.265 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.265
“Personal representative” defined
Status: in_force

“Personal representative” includes an executor, an administrator, a successor personal representative, a special administrator and persons who perform substantially the same function under the law governing their status.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 135.010 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 135 / Section 135.010
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Simultaneous Death Act.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.180 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.180
“Interest” defined
Status: in_force

“Interest” means:

1. The whole of any property, real or personal, legal or equitable, present or future, or any part thereof, or any other estate therein;

2. A power to appoint, consume, apply or expend property; or

3. Any other right, power, privilege or immunity relating to property.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 153.120 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 153 / Section 153.120
Bond of trustee
Status: in_force

The court may require a person appointed as trustee, before acting as a trustee, to give a bond as is required of a personal representative. If a bond is required, the trustee must be allowed the cost of the bond out of the trust estate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 155.0965 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 155 / Section 155.0965
“Transferor” defined
Status: in_force

“ Transferor ” means a testator, settlor, grantor of a deed and a decedent whose interest is transferred pursuant to a nonprobate transfer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 148.160 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 148 / Section 148.160
Sale of equity of estate in property: Procedure
Status: in_force

1. A personal representative may sell the equity of the estate in any property which is subject to a mortgage or lien and sell the property subject to the mortgage or lien, upon such proceedings as are prescribed in this chapter for the sale of like property.

2. If a claim has been filed upon the debt secured by the mortgage or lien, no such sale may be confirmed unless the holder of the claim, by a signed and acknowledged instrument filed in the matter of the estate, releases the estate from all liability upon the claim.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.020 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.020
Right to possession of decedent's property
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 143.030 and 146.010 , a personal representative has a right to the possession of all the real, as well as personal, property of the decedent and may receive the rents and profits of the property until the estate is settled, or until delivered over by order of the court to the heirs or devisees, and shall make a reasonable effort to preserve and maintain all such property, including, without limitation, by keeping in good tenantable repair all houses, buildings and appurtenances thereon which are under the control of the personal representative.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 155.090 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 155 / Section 155.090
Clerk may give notices and certain citations without court order
Status: in_force

All notices required to be given by this title may be given by the clerk of the court without an order from the court, and, when so given, for the time and in the manner required by law, they are as legal and valid as though made upon an order from the court. If use of a citation is authorized or required by statute, the citation may be issued by the clerk of the court on the request of a party or the party’s attorney, without a court order, unless an order is expressly required by the statute.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 155.070 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 155 / Section 155.070
Number of publications; extension or shortening of time
Status: in_force

If publication is required, the publication must be made daily, or otherwise, as often during the prescribed period as the newspaper is regularly issued, unless otherwise provided in this title. The court, however, may prescribe less publications during the period for publication, and the court may, for good cause shown, extend or shorten any of the times prescribed in this title.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.210 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.210
Necessary parties to actions
Status: in_force

In actions brought by or against personal representatives, it is not necessary to join those as parties who have not qualified.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 138.090 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 138 / Section 138.090
Administrators with will annexed: Order of appointment; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, administrators with the will annexed have the same authority as the executor named in the will would have had if the executor had qualified, and their acts are as effectual for every purpose. If a power or authority conferred upon the executor is discretionary, and is not expressly excluded by the will, it is conferred upon an administrator with the will annexed.

2. Except to the extent expressly provided for by the will, a provision of the will waiving the bond of a personal representative does not apply to an administrator with the will annexed.

3. Persons and their nominees and appointees are entitled to appointment as administrators with the will annexed in the same order of priority as in the appointment of administrators, except that: (a) An heir who has been eliminated as a beneficiary or as a fiduciary under the terms of the will is not qualified to serve as an administrator with the will annexed; and (b) The court has the discretion to disregard the order of priority set forth in subsection 1 of NRS 139.040 to favor the appointment of a beneficiary of the will who is given a larger share of the estate over a beneficiary, or his or her nominee, who is given a lesser share, and the court may exercise this discretion to appoint two or more beneficiaries, or their nominees, who have similar interests in the estate of the decedent as coadministrators with the will annexed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 155.130 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 155 / Section 155.130
Proceedings concerning estate are proceedings of record
Status: in_force

All proceedings in matters of estate shall be proceedings of record as other actions and proceedings.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 155.020 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 155 / Section 155.020
Method and form for notices
Status: in_force

1. Notice of a petition for the probate of a will and the issuance of letters and the notice to creditors must be given to: (a) The persons respectively entitled thereto, including the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services, as provided in NRS 155.010 ; and (b) The public, including creditors whose names and addresses are not readily ascertainable, by publication on three dates of publication before the hearing, and if the newspaper is published more than once each week, there must be at least 10 days from the first to last dates of publication, including both the first and last days.

2. Every publication required by this section must be made in a newspaper published in the county where the proceedings are pending, but if there is not such a newspaper, then in one having general circulation in that county.

3. The notice of the hearing upon the petition to administer the estate must be in substantially the following form: NOTICE OF THE HEARING UPON THE PETITION TO ADMINISTER THE ESTATE Notice is hereby given that _________________ has filed in this court a petition for the probate of a will and for letters testamentary, or for letters of administration, of the estate of _________________, deceased, and a hearing has been set for the __________ day of the month of __________, of the year ______, at __________ (a.m. or p.m.) at the courthouse of the above-entitled court. All persons interested in the estate are notified to appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted. Dated ____________

4. As soon as practicable after appointment, a personal representative shall, in addition to publishing the notice to creditors, mail a copy of the notice to those creditors whose names and addresses are readily ascertainable as of the date of first publication of the notice and who have not already filed a claim. The notice must be in substantially the following form: NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed and qualified by the (giving the title of the court and the date of appointment) as personal representative of the estate of _________________, deceased. All creditors having claims against the estate are required to file the claims with the clerk of the court within __________ (60 or 90) days after the mailing or the first publication (as the case may be) of this notice. Dated _________________

5. If before the last day for the filing of a creditor's claim under NRS 147.040 , the personal representative discovers the existence of a creditor who was not readily ascertainable at the time of first publication of the notice to creditors, the personal representative shall immediately mail a copy of the notice to the creditor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 151.130 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 151 / Section 151.130
Computation of share of estate if heir or devisee received advancement
Status: in_force

1. Any property given by a decedent during the lifetime of the decedent as an advancement to a donee must be considered as part of the estate for the sole purpose of computing the respective shares of the distributees and must be taken by the donee toward his or her share of the estate of the decedent.

2. If the amount of the advancement exceeds the share of the heir or devisee so advanced, the heir or devisee is excluded from any further portion in the distribution and division of the estate, but he or she is not required to refund any part of the advancement. If the amount so received is less than the share of the heir or devisee, he or she is entitled to as much more as will give the heir or devisee his or her full share of the estate of the decedent.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.352 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.352
Acceptance of or refusal to accept letters of administration or letters testamentary
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2: (a) A person shall either accept letters of administration or letters testamentary that have been certified within 60 days after presentation of the certified letters of administration or letters testamentary for acceptance, or request a translation or an opinion of counsel, not later than 10 days after such presentation; (b) If a person requests a translation or an opinion of counsel, the person shall accept the certified letters of administration or letters testamentary not later than 5 days after receipt of the translation or opinion of counsel; and (c) A person may not require an additional or different form of certified letters of administration or letters testamentary for authority granted in the letters presented.

2. A person is not required to accept certified letters of administration or letters testamentary if: (a) The person is not otherwise required to engage in a transaction with the personal representative in the same circumstances; (b) Engaging in a transaction with the personal representative in the same circumstances would be inconsistent with federal law; (c) The person has actual knowledge of the termination of the personal representative's authority before the exercise of authority; or (d) A request for a translation or an opinion of counsel is refused.

3. A person who refuses to accept certified letters of administration or letters testamentary in violation of this section is subject to: (a) A court order mandating acceptance of the certified letters of administration or letters testamentary; and (b) Liability for reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in any action or proceeding that confirms the validity of the certified letters of administration or letters testamentary or mandates acceptance of the certified letters of administration or letters testamentary.

4. After accepting certified letters of administration or letters testamentary, a person may request newly certified letters of administration or letters testamentary any time after the 6-month period following the date of the previous acceptance of certified letters of administration or letters testamentary for the purpose of validating the continued authority of the personal representative.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 144.030 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 144 / Section 144.030
Certification of appraiser, certified public accountant or expert in valuation; form of appraisement or valuation; purchase by appraiser, certified public accountant or expert in valuation without disclosure prohibited; penalties
Status: in_force

1. Before proceeding, an appraiser, certified public accountant or expert in valuation shall certify a willingness to truly, honestly and impartially appraise or value the property according to that person's best knowledge and ability. The certification must be contained in the appraisal or valuation or filed with the court.

2. The appraiser, certified public accountant or expert in valuation, shall then proceed to appraise the property of the estate. Each item with a value of more than $500 must be set down separately with the value thereof in dollars and cents in figures opposite each item.

3. An appraiser, certified public accountant or expert in valuation who directly or indirectly purchases any property of an estate, without full disclosure to and approval by the court, is guilty of a misdemeanor. A sale made in violation of the provisions of this subsection is void.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 142.010 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 142 / Section 142.010
Oath or affirmation of personal representative
Status: in_force

1. Before letters may be issued to a personal representative, the personal representative must take and subscribe an oath or affirmation, before a person authorized to administer oaths, that the personal representative will perform according to law the duties of a personal representative. The oath must be filed by the clerk.

2. The oath of a corporation appointed as a personal representative may be taken and subscribed by an authorized representative upon its behalf.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 141.090 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 141 / Section 141.090
Causes for suspending appointment of personal representative
Status: in_force

If a court has reason to believe, from its own knowledge or from credible information, that a personal representative:

1. Has wasted, converted to the personal representative's own use or mismanaged, or is about to waste or convert to the personal representative's own use, the property of the estate committed to the personal representative's charge;

2. Has committed or is about to commit any wrong or fraud upon the estate;

3. Has become disqualified to act;

4. Has wrongfully neglected the estate;

5. Has a conflict of interest with the estate; or

6. Has unreasonably delayed the performance of necessary acts in any particular as personal representative,

the court may, by an order entered upon the minutes, suspend the powers of the personal representative until the matter can be investigated, or take such other action as it deems appropriate under the circumstances.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 155.170 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 155 / Section 155.170
Civil procedure
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, upon the filing of a proceeding pursuant to this title and service of the notice of hearing to other interested persons, an interested person who has appeared in the proceeding and given notice of his or her appearance to other interested persons:

1. May obtain discovery, perpetuate testimony or conduct examinations in any manner authorized by law or by the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure relevant to such proceeding; and

2. Is not required to satisfy any rule requiring the initial disclosure of experts, attendance at an early case conference or the filing of a report on an early case conference as a prerequisite to commencing an action described in subsection 1.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.245 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.245
“Oath” defined
Status: in_force

“Oath” means a form of attestation which affirms that the taker will faithfully perform the duties of a specified office.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 155.010 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 155 / Section 155.010
Method of giving notice; notice to certain persons required; court may dispense with notice; proof; waiver of notice
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section or a specific statute relating to the kind of notice required or otherwise ordered by the court in a particular instance, a petitioner shall cause notice of the time and place of the hearing of a petition to be given to each interested person and to every other person entitled to notice pursuant to this title or his or her attorney if the person has appeared by attorney or requested that notice be sent to his or her attorney. Notice must be given: (a) By mailing a copy thereof at least 10 days before the time set for the hearing by certified, registered or ordinary first-class mail addressed to the person being notified at the post office address given in the person's demand for notice, if any, or at his or her office or place of residence, if known, or by personally delivering a copy thereof to the person being notified at least 10 days before the time set for the hearing; (b) By submitting a copy thereof through an electronic filing system, if the court establishes such a system pursuant to the Nevada Electronic Filing and Conversion Rules or by any other electronic means if the interested person or person entitled to notice consents in writing; or (c) If the address or identity of the person is not known and cannot be ascertained with reasonable diligence, by publishing at least once a week for 3 consecutive weeks a copy thereof in a newspaper having general circulation in the county where the hearing is to be held, the last publication of which must be at least 10 days before the date set for the hearing.

2. A person who, for the purposes of the matter to be considered at a hearing, is not an interested person is not entitled to notice of that hearing.

3. The court, for good cause shown, may provide for a different method or time of giving notice for any hearing, or may dispense with the notice otherwise required to be given to a person under this title.

4. Proof of the giving of notice must be made on or before the hearing and filed in the proceeding.

5. A person entitled to notice may, in writing, waive notice of the hearing of a petition.

6. Notice given pursuant to paragraph (b) or (c) of subsection 1 is complete upon electronic submission of any kind, unless the petitioner is notified pursuant to the Nevada Electronic Filing and Conversion Rules that the service was not effectuated on the person intended to be served by such electronic means.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.117 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.117
“Electronic record” defined
Status: in_force

“Electronic record” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 719.090 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 150.130 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 150 / Section 150.130
Accounts of deceased or incapacitated personal representative: Accounting by personal representative, guardian or attorney
Status: in_force

1. If a personal representative dies or becomes incapacitated, the accounts may be presented to the court by the personal representative or guardian of the former personal representative. Upon petition of a successor to the deceased or incapacitated personal representative, the court shall compel the personal representative or guardian to file an account of the administration. The court shall settle such an account as in other cases.

2. In the absence of a personal representative or guardian of the deceased or incapacitated personal representative, the court may compel an attorney to file an account of the administration to the extent that the attorney has information or records available for that purpose. The account of the attorney need not be verified. A fee must be allowed the attorney by the court for this extraordinary service.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 155.080 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 155 / Section 155.080
Methods of proving publication or service of notice
Status: in_force

All proofs of publication or other mode or modes of giving notice or serving papers may be made by the certificate or affidavit of any person competent to be a witness. The certificate or affidavit must be filed, and constitutes prima facie evidence of publication or service. Proof of service may also be made in any manner permitted by the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 150.160 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 150 / Section 150.160
Account and petition for settlement: Hearing and notice
Status: in_force

1. If an account and a petition for settlement thereof is filed, the clerk shall set the petition for hearing and the petitioner shall give notice for the period and in the manner required by NRS 155.010 .

2. If the account is for a final settlement and a petition for the final distribution of the estate is filed with the account, the notice of settlement must so state, and on the settlement of the account, distribution of the estate to those entitled thereto may be made as soon as possible.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 133A.030 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 133A / Section 133A.030
“Authorized person” defined
Status: in_force

“ Authorized person ” and “ person authorized to act in connection with international wills ” mean a person who, by NRS 133A.120 or by the laws of the United States, including members of the diplomatic and consular service of the United States designated by Foreign Service Regulations, is empowered to supervise the execution of international wills.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 142.040 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 142 / Section 142.040
Justification on oath required by surety
Status: in_force

If a bond is required under this chapter, the sureties must justify on oath before the court or clerk or before a notary public, or a justice of the peace of the county, to the effect that they are householders, or freeholders, within this State, and worth the amount for which they become surety, over and above all just debts and liabilities, exclusive of property exempt from execution. The justification must be signed by the sureties and certified by the person taking the justification, and endorsed on or attached to and filed with the bond.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 140.050 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 140 / Section 140.050
Payment of mortgage or lien; payment of interest
Status: in_force

1. If any property in the control or possession of a special administrator is subject to a mortgage or lien to secure the payment of money, and there is danger that the holder of the security may enforce or foreclose the encumbrance, and the value of the property exceeds the amount of the obligation thereon, then, upon petition of the special administrator or an interested person and upon such notice as the court deems proper, the court may authorize or direct the special administrator to make one or more payments on all or any part of the amount so secured.

2. The order may also direct that interest not yet accrued be paid as it becomes due, and the order shall remain in effect and cover such future interest unless and until for good cause set aside or modified by the court upon petition and notice, in the same manner as an executor or administrator.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 150.070 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 150 / Section 150.070
Liability of personal representative; accounting required for property sold over inventoried value
Status: in_force

1. A personal representative is accountable for the whole estate that comes into the possession of the personal representative at the value of the appraisement contained in the inventory, except as otherwise provided in this title, and for all the interest, profit and income of the estate.

2. A personal representative is not accountable for any debts due the decedent that remain uncollected without his or her fault.

3. A personal representative shall not make profit by the increase nor suffer loss by the decrease or destruction of any part of the estate without his or her fault. The personal representative shall account for the excess when any part of the estate is sold for more than the inventoried value and, if any assets are sold for less than that value, the personal representative is not responsible for the loss if the sale has been made according to law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.150 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.150
“Gift” defined
Status: in_force

“Gift” means a gratuitous transfer of property to a recipient for less than full market value.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 134.160 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 134 / Section 134.160
Kindred of half blood
Status: in_force

Kindred of the half blood inherit equally with those of the whole blood in the same degree.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.090 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.090
Action on bond of former personal representative
Status: in_force

A successor personal representative may, for the use and benefit of all interested persons, maintain an action on the bond of a former personal representative of the same estate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 149.090 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 149 / Section 149.090
Execution of lease; effect of omission, error or irregularity in proceedings
Status: in_force

1. The personal representative shall execute, acknowledge and deliver the lease as directed, setting forth therein that it is made by authority of the order, giving the date of the order.

2. A lease so made is effectual to lease the property described, at the rent, for the term and upon the conditions therein prescribed.

3. Jurisdiction of the court to administer the estate of the decedent is effectual to vest the court with jurisdiction to enter the order for the lease, and that jurisdiction conclusively inures to the benefit of the lessee, the lessee’s heirs, successors and assigns.

4. No omission, error or irregularity in the proceedings impairs or invalidates them or the lease made in pursuance thereof.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.065 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.065
“Claim” defined
Status: in_force

“Claim,” in respect to the estate of a decedent, includes a liability of the decedent, whether arising in contract, in tort or otherwise, that arises before the death of the decedent.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.160 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.160
“Guardian” defined
Status: in_force

“Guardian” means a person who has qualified as the guardian of a minor or incapacitated person pursuant to testamentary or judicial appointment, but does not include a guardian ad litem.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 154.030 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 154 / Section 154.030
Citation: Issuance; publication
Status: in_force

1. Upon the filing of the information, the court shall order that a citation be issued to the person or persons alleged in the information to hold, possess or claim the property, requiring them to appear and show cause why the property should not vest in the State of Nevada. Unless the court otherwise orders, the citation must be made returnable at least 20 days after its service.

2. The court may also, if deemed advisable, order the citation to be published in a newspaper published in the county where the administration is pending, if any, and, if none, then in some newspaper in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 133.085 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 133 / Section 133.085
Electronic will
Status: in_force

1. An electronic will is a will of a testator that: (a) Is created and maintained in an electronic record; and (b) Contains the date and the electronic signature of the testator and which includes, without limitation, at least one of the following: (1) An authentication characteristic of the testator; (2) The electronic signature and electronic seal of an electronic notary public, placed thereon in the presence of the testator and in whose presence the testator placed his or her electronic signature thereon; or (3) The electronic signatures of two or more attesting witnesses, placed thereon in the presence of the testator and in whose presence the testator placed his or her electronic signature thereon.

2. Every person of sound mind over the age of 18 years may, by last electronic will, dispose of all of his or her estate, real and personal, but the estate is chargeable with the payment of the testator's debts.

3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 133.085 to 133.088 , inclusive, and 133.300 to 133.340 , inclusive, all questions relating to the force, effect, validity and interpretation of an electronic will that complies with the provisions of NRS 133.085 to 133.088 , inclusive, and 133.300 to 133.340 , inclusive, must be determined in the same manner as a will executed in accordance with NRS 133.040 .

4. The provisions of this section do not apply to a trust other than a trust contained in an electronic will.

5. As used in this section: (a) “ Authentication characteristic ” means a characteristic of a certain person that is unique to that person and that is capable of measurement and recognition in an electronic record as a biological aspect of or physical act performed by that person. Such a characteristic may consist of a fingerprint, a retinal scan, voice recognition, facial recognition, video recording, a digitized signature or other commercially reasonable authentication using a unique characteristic of the person. (b) “ Digitized signature ” means a graphical image of a handwritten signature that is created, generated or stored by electronic means. (c) “Electronic seal” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 240.187 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 136.020 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 136 / Section 136.020
Disqualified judge
Status: in_force

A district judge shall not admit any will to probate, or grant letters in any case where the judge is:

1. Interested as next of kin to the decedent.

2. A devisee under the will.

3. Named as personal representative or trustee in the will.

4. A witness to the will.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.150 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.150
Action to recover fraudulently conveyed property for benefit of creditors
Status: in_force

1. If the decedent conveyed any real property or any rights or interests therein, with intent to defraud creditors or to avoid any obligation, debt or duty owed another, or so conveyed the property that by law the deeds of conveyance are void as against creditors, or made a gift of property in contemplation of death, and there is a deficiency of assets in the hands of the personal representative to pay all the expenses and debts of the estate, the personal representative, on petition of any creditor, shall commence and prosecute to final judgment any proper action for the recovery of the property for the benefit of the creditors.

2. The personal representative may also, for the benefit of the creditors, maintain an action for and recover all goods, chattels, rights or credits, or their value, which may have been so fraudulently conveyed by the decedent, whatever may have been the manner of fraudulent conveyance.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 141.020 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 141 / Section 141.020
Letters testamentary
Status: in_force

Letters testamentary may be in substantially the following form, after properly entitling the court:

[ ] a directive for the establishment of a blocked account for sums in excess of $_______;

[ ] a directive for the posting of a bond in the sum of $_______; or

[ ] a directive for both the establishment of a blocked account for sums in excess of $_______ and the posting of a bond in the sum of $_______.

The executor, after being duly qualified, may act and has the authority and duties of an executor.

In testimony of which, I have this date signed these letters and affixed the seal of the court.

OATH

I, ______________, whose mailing address is ______________, solemnly affirm that I will faithfully perform according to law the duties of executor, and that all matters stated in any petition or paper filed with the court by me are true of my own knowledge or, if any matters are stated on information and belief, I believe them to be true.

SUBSCRIBED AND AFFIRMED before me this _______ (day) of _______ (month) of _______ (year).
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.140 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.140
Discharging debtor of estate, compromising claims and renewing obligations: Procedure
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 143.440 , 143.455 , 143.465 , 143.650 or 143.655 , if a debtor of the decedent is unable to pay all debts, the personal representative, with the approval of the court, may give the person a discharge upon such terms as may appear to the court to be for the best interest of the estate.

2. A compromise may also be authorized by the court when it appears to be just and for the best interest of the estate.

3. The court may also authorize the personal representative, on such terms and conditions as may be approved by it, to extend or renew, or in any manner modify the terms of, any obligation owing to or running in favor of the decedent or the estate of the decedent.

4. To obtain approval or authorization the personal representative shall file a petition showing the advantage of the settlement, compromise, extension, renewal or modification. The clerk shall set the petition for hearing by the court, and the petitioner shall give notice for the period and in the manner required by NRS 155.010 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 156.100 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 156 / Section 156.100
Accounting if missing person returns
Status: in_force

If the missing person returns, the court, upon application of such person, or upon its own motion, shall require the trustee to render and file a verified account of the administration of the trust. The provisions of this title relating to accounting by executors and administrators of estates of deceased persons shall apply to such accounting.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 156.130 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 156 / Section 156.130
Jurisdiction of proceedings; residence of absentee; entitlement of proceedings
Status: in_force

1. If such person was a resident of this State at the time of his or her disappearance, the district court of the county in which that residence was located shall have jurisdiction of all proceedings initiated under NRS 156.120 to 156.260 , inclusive.

2. If such person was a nonresident of this State, the district court in any county where any real property of the missing person is located, or of the county where any personal property is located, if there is no real property in the State, shall have jurisdiction in such proceedings.

3. The title of all proceedings commenced and prosecuted under NRS 156.120 to 156.260 , inclusive, shall be entitled “In the matter of the estate of ________________, a missing person.”
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 146.005 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 146 / Section 146.005
Effect of premarital agreement between decedent and surviving spouse
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter are inapplicable to the extent that they are inconsistent with the provisions of a premarital agreement between the decedent and the surviving spouse which is enforceable pursuant to chapter 123A of NRS .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 144.080 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 144 / Section 144.080
Failure to file inventory: Revocation of letters; payment of fees and costs; liability on bond
Status: in_force

If a personal representative neglects or refuses to file the inventory within the time prescribed by law or extended by the court, the court may, upon such notice as it deems appropriate:

1. Revoke the letters of the personal representative;

2. Order that the fees and costs incurred by the interested person seeking to enforce the provisions of this section be satisfied by the bond of the personal representative or, in the absence of a bond, be paid personally by the personal representative; or

3. Hold the personal representative liable on the bond of the personal representative for any injuries sustained by the estate through his or her gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.010 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.010
Multiple personal representatives: Effect of absence, legal disability or conflict of interest; sufficiency of acts of majority
Status: in_force

If there are two personal representatives, the acts of one alone are valid if the other is absent from the state, or for any cause is laboring under any legal disability or conflict of interest, and if there are more than two, the acts of a majority are sufficient.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.040 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.040
Rights of surviving partner
Status: in_force

1. If a partnership existed between the decedent, at the time of death, and any other person, the surviving partner may continue in possession of the effects of the partnership and settle its business, but the interest of the decedent must be included in the inventory and appraised as an asset of the estate.

2. The surviving partner shall proceed to settle the affairs of the partnership without delay, and shall account to the personal representative and pay over such balance as may be, from time to time, payable to the estate of the decedent.

3. Upon the petition of the personal representative, the court may, whenever it may appear necessary, order the surviving partner to render an accounting, and in case of neglect or refusal, may, after notice, compel it by any lawful process, and the personal representative may maintain against the surviving partner any action which the decedent could have maintained.

4. Upon any sale of a partnership interest, the surviving partner may be a bidder.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.085 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.085
“Descendant” defined
Status: in_force

“Descendant” includes descendants of all generations. For the purposes of this section, the relationship of parent and child at each generation is determined by the definitions of “child” and “parent” contained in this title.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.720 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.720
Revocation of consent to proposed action or waiver of notice of proposed action
Status: in_force

1. A waiver or consent pursuant to NRS 143.710 or 143.715 may be revoked only in writing and is effective only when the writing is received by the personal representative.

2. A copy of the revocation may be filed with the court, but the effectiveness of the revocation is not dependent upon a copy being filed with the court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 148.150 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 148 / Section 148.150
Right of holder of lien on property to purchase it; receipt as payment pro tanto
Status: in_force

At a sale of real or personal property upon which there is a mortgage or lien, the holder thereof may become the purchaser, and the receipt for the amount due to the holder from the proceeds of the sale is a payment pro tanto.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 150.050 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 150 / Section 150.050
Allowance on compensation
Status: in_force

1. A personal representative, at any time after the issuance of letters and upon such notice to the interested persons as the court requires, may apply to the court for an allowance upon his or her fees.

2. On the hearing, the court shall enter an order allowing a personal representative who applied to the court pursuant to subsection 1 such portion of the fees, for services rendered up to that time, as the court deems proper, and the portion so allowed may be charged against the estate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 133.065 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 133 / Section 133.065
Devise and appointment may be conditional
Status: in_force

Except to the extent that it violates public policy, a testator may:

1. Make a devise conditional upon a devisee's action or failure to take action or upon the occurrence or nonoccurrence of one or more specified events; and

2. Specify the conditions or actions which would disqualify a person from serving or which would constitute cause for removal of a person who is serving in any capacity under the will, including, without limitation, as a personal representative, guardian or trustee.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 152.080 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 152 / Section 152.080
Commissioners may take testimony
Status: in_force

The commissioners may take testimony, for which purpose any one of them may administer an oath, and they may take all necessary steps to enable them to form a correct judgment upon the matters before them.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 135.040 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 135 / Section 135.040
Joint tenants or spouses holding title to community property with right of survivorship
Status: in_force

Where there is insufficient evidence that two joint tenants or spouses holding title to community property with right of survivorship died otherwise than simultaneously, the property so held must be distributed one-half as if one had survived and one-half as if the other had survived. If there are more than two joint tenants and all of them have so died, the property thus distributed must be in the proportion that one bears to the whole number of joint tenants.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.390 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.390
Circumstances in which person is interested person
Status: in_force

1. For the purposes of this title, a person is an interested person with respect to: (a) A judicial proceeding, a notice of a proposed action or a nonjudicial settlement, if the person has or claims to have an enforceable right or interest that may be materially affected by the outcome of that proceeding, proposed action or nonjudicial settlement. While living, a settlor or a testator shall be deemed to have an enforceable right with respect to any trust or will that he or she created. For the purposes of this paragraph, a person may not claim to have a right or interest under an estate or trust after the entry of an order of the court declaring the right or interest invalid. (b) An estate of a decedent, if the person: (1) Is an heir, devisee, child, spouse, creditor, settlor or beneficiary; (2) Has a property right in or claim against the estate of a decedent, including, without limitation, the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services in any case in which money is owed to the Department of Health and Human Services as a result of the payment of benefits for Medicaid; (3) Has priority for appointment as a personal representative; or (4) Is any other fiduciary representing an interested person. (c) A trust, if the person: (1) Is a living settlor or, if a court has appointed a guardian of the estate of the settlor, the guardian of the estate appointed by the court; (2) Is the trustee, including, without limitation, each acting cotrustee; (3) Holds the presently exercisable right to remove or replace the trustee or a cotrustee; (4) Asserts the right to serve as the trustee or as a cotrustee; (5) Is a current beneficiary or a remainder beneficiary of that trust; (6) Holds a presently exercisable power of appointment that permits the holder to designate or change the designation of a current beneficiary or a remainder beneficiary of that trust; (7) Holds a presently exercisable power that permits the holder to designate, remove or otherwise change the designation of a person who, pursuant to this paragraph, would be an interested person; (8) Is a creditor of the settlor who has a claim which has been accepted by the trustee or who has asserted the trustee's liability therefor in a probate proceeding or in a civil action under subsection 8 or 9 of NRS 111.779 ; or (9) Is a creditor of the trust who has given the trustee written notice of its claim. (d) A revocable trust that is the subject of a petition under NRS 164.015 relating to the validity of the trust or any trust-related document, if the person, after the death of the settlor, under the terms of any version of the trust documents in dispute, would be: (1) A current beneficiary or a remainder beneficiary of that trust; or (2) A trustee or a successor trustee, including, without limitation, a cotrustee. (e) A will that, while the testator is still living, is the subject of a petition under subsection 2 of NRS 30.040 , if the person, after the death of the testator, would be: (1) A beneficiary of that will; or (2) A fiduciary designated in or pursuant to the terms of that will.

2. For the purposes of this title, the following persons are not interested persons: (a) With respect to a motion, petition or proceeding, any person holding or claiming an interest or right that is not affected by the motion, petition or proceeding. (b) The Director of the Department of Health and Human Services after any money owed to the Department has been paid in full or with respect to the estate or trust of a decedent who did not receive any benefits from Medicaid. (c) A vexatious litigant with regard to a motion, petition or proceeding for which the vexatious litigant has been denied standing pursuant to NRS 155.165 . (d) As to the estate of a decedent: (1) After a will has been admitted to probate, an heir, child or spouse who is not a beneficiary of the will, except for the purposes of NRS 133.110 , 133.160 and 137.080 . (2) A creditor whose claim has not been accepted by the personal representative, if the enforcement of the claim of the creditor is barred under the provisions of chapter 11 or 147 of NRS or any other applicable statute of limitations. (e) As to a trust: (1) The guardian of the person of an interested person, unless the guardian is expressly permitted to act for the interested person under the terms of the trust instrument; (2) A beneficiary or creditor whose right or claim is barred by any applicable statute of limitations, including, without limitation, the statute of limitations found in chapter 11 of NRS or NRS 164.021 , 164.025 or 166.170 ; (3) Any beneficiary of a revocable trust, except as expressly provided in paragraph (d) of subsection 1; or (4) Any disclaimant as to a disclaimed interest, except with respect to the enforcement of the disclaimer.

3. As used in this section: (a) “ Current beneficiary ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 165.020 . (b) “ Remainder beneficiary ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 165.020 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 150.320 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 150 / Section 150.320
Direction for apportionment of estate tax: Precedence; limitation
Status: in_force

1. A testator, settlor, or possessor of any appropriate power of appointment may direct how the estate tax shall be apportioned or allocated or grant a discretionary power to another so to direct. Any such direction shall take precedence insofar as the direction provides for the payment of the estate tax or any part thereof from property the disposition of which can be controlled by the instrument containing the direction or delegating the power to another.

2. Any direction as to apportionment or nonapportionment of the tax, whether contained in a will or in a nontestamentary instrument, shall be limited in its operation to the property passing thereunder unless such will or instrument otherwise directs.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 145.010 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 145 / Section 145.010
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter apply only to estates of which summary administration is ordered. Upon the granting of summary administration, all regular proceedings and further notices required by this title are waived, except for the notices required by NRS 144.010 , 145.060 , 145.070 and 145.075 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 133.090 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 133 / Section 133.090
Holographic will
Status: in_force

1. A holographic will is a will in which the signature, date and material provisions are written by the hand of the testator, whether or not it is witnessed or notarized. It is subject to no other form, and may be made in or out of this State.

2. Every person of sound mind over the age of 18 years may, by last holographic will, dispose of all of the estate, real or personal, but the estate is chargeable with the payment of the testator's debts.

3. Such wills are valid and have the same force and effect as if formally executed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.125 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.125
“Estate tax” defined
Status: in_force

“Estate tax” means federal estate tax, including any interest and penalty thereon.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 134.070 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 134 / Section 134.070
No issue, surviving spouse or immediate family
Status: in_force

If the decedent leaves no issue, surviving spouse, parent, brother or sister living at the time of death, the estate goes to the next of kin in equal degree, except that if there are two or more collateral kindred in equal degree, but claiming through different ancestors, those who claim through the nearest ancestors are preferred to those who claim through ancestors more remote.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 141.100 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 141 / Section 141.100
Appointment of special administrator during suspension of personal representative; bond
Status: in_force

During the suspension of the powers of a personal representative, as provided in NRS 141.090 and 142.110 , the court, if the condition of the estate requires, may appoint a special administrator to take charge of the estate. The special administrator must post such bond as the court may require.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.410 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.410
Sale or incorporation of business or joint venture
Status: in_force

The personal representative who has limited authority or full authority has the power to sell or incorporate any of the following:

1. An unincorporated business or joint venture in which the decedent was engaged at the time of the decedent's death; and

2. An unincorporated business or joint venture which was wholly or partly owned by the decedent at the time of the decedent's death.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.515 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.515
Deposit and investment of money of estate
Status: in_force

1. The personal representative who has limited authority or full authority has the power to do all the following: (a) Deposit money belonging to the estate in an insured account in a financial institution in this State; (b) Invest money of the estate in any one or more of the following: (1) Direct obligations of the United States, or of the State of Nevada, maturing not later than 1 year after the date of making the investment; (2) Savings accounts in a bank, credit union, savings and loan association or savings bank in this State, to the extent that the deposit is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund or a private insurer approved pursuant to NRS 672.755 ; (3) Interest-bearing obligations of, or fully guaranteed by, the United States; (4) Interest bearing obligations of the United States Postal Service or the Federal National Mortgage Association; (5) Interest-bearing obligations of this State or of a county, city or school district of this State; or (6) Money-market mutual funds that are invested only in obligations listed in subparagraphs (1) to (5), inclusive; or (c) Invest money of the estate in any manner provided by the will.

2. The personal representative may exercise the powers described in subsection 1 without giving notice of a proposed action pursuant to NRS 143.700 to 143.760 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 150.060 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 150 / Section 150.060
Attorneys for personal representatives and minor, absent, unborn, incapacitated or nonresident heirs: General compensation
Status: in_force

1. An attorney for a personal representative is entitled to reasonable compensation for the attorney's services, to be paid out of the decedent's estate.

2. An attorney for a personal representative may be compensated based on: (a) The applicable hourly rate of the attorney; (b) The value of the estate accounted for by the personal representative; (c) An agreement as set forth in subsection 4 of NRS 150.061 ; or (d) Any other method preapproved by the court pursuant to a request in the initial petition for the appointment of the personal representative.

3. If the attorney is requesting compensation based on the hourly rate of the attorney, he or she may include, as part of that compensation for ordinary services, a charge for legal services or paralegal services performed by a person under the direction and supervision of the attorney.

4. If the attorney is requesting compensation based on the value of the estate accounted for by the personal representative, the court shall allow compensation of the attorney for ordinary services as follows: (a) For the first $100,000, at the rate of 4 percent; (b) For the next $100,000, at the rate of 3 percent; (c) For the next $800,000, at the rate of 2 percent; (d) For the next $9,000,000, at the rate of 1 percent; (e) For the next $15,000,000, at the rate of 0.5 percent; and (f) For all amounts above $25,000,000, a reasonable amount to be determined by the court.

5. Before an attorney may receive compensation based on the value of the estate accounted for by the personal representative, the personal representative must sign a written agreement as required by subsection 8. The agreement must be prepared by the attorney and must include detailed information, concerning, without limitation: (a) The schedule of fees to be charged by the attorney; (b) The manner in which compensation for extraordinary services may be charged by the attorney; and (c) The fact that the court is required to approve the compensation of the attorney pursuant to subsection 8 before the personal representative pays any such compensation to the attorney.

6. For the purposes of determining the compensation of an attorney pursuant to subsection 4, the value of the estate accounted for by the personal representative: (a) Is the total amount of the appraisal of property in the inventory, plus: (1) The gains over the appraisal value on sales; and (2) The receipts, less losses from the appraisal value on sales; and (b) Does not include encumbrances or other obligations on the property of the estate.

7. In addition to the compensation for ordinary services of an attorney set forth in this section, an attorney may also be entitled to receive compensation for extraordinary services as set forth in NRS 150.061 .

8. The compensation of the attorney must be fixed by written agreement between the personal representative and the attorney, and is subject to approval by the court, after petition, notice and hearing as provided in this section. If the personal representative and the attorney fail to reach agreement, or if the attorney is also the personal representative, the amount must be determined and allowed by the court. The petition requesting approval of the compensation of the attorney must contain specific and detailed information supporting the entitlement to compensation, including: (a) If the attorney is requesting compensation based upon the value of the estate accounted for by the personal representative, the attorney must provide the manner of calculating the compensation in the petition; and (b) If the attorney is requesting compensation based on an hourly basis, or is requesting compensation for extraordinary services, the attorney must provide the following information to the court: (1) Reference to time and hours; (2) The nature and extent of services rendered; (3) Claimed ordinary and extraordinary services; (4) The complexity of the work required; and (5) Other information considered to be relevant to a determination of entitlement.

9. The clerk shall set the petition for hearing, and the petitioner shall give notice of the petition to the personal representative if he or she is not the petitioner and to all known heirs in an intestacy proceeding and devisees in a will proceeding. The notice must be given for the period and in the manner provided in NRS 155.010 . If a complete copy of the petition is not attached to the notice, the notice must include a statement of the amount of the fee which the court will be requested to approve or allow.

10. On similar petition, notice and hearing, the court may make an allowance to an attorney for services rendered up to a certain time during the proceedings. If the attorney is requesting compensation based upon the value of the estate as accounted for by the personal representative, the court may apportion the compensation as it deems appropriate given the amount of work remaining to close the estate.

11. An heir or devisee may file objections to a petition filed pursuant to this section, and the objections must be considered at the hearing.

12. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, an attorney for minor, absent, unborn, incapacitated or nonresident heirs is entitled to compensation primarily out of the estate of the distributee so represented by the attorney in those cases and to such extent as may be determined by the court. If the court finds that all or any part of the services performed by the attorney for the minor, absent, unborn, incapacitated or nonresident heirs was of value to the decedent's entire estate as such and not of value only to those heirs, the court shall order that all or part of the attorney's fee be paid to the attorney out of the money of the decedent's entire estate as a general administrative expense of the estate. The amount of these fees must be determined in the same manner as the other attorney's fees provided for in this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.645 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.645
Repairs and improvements to property of estate
Status: in_force

The personal representative who has limited authority or full authority has the power to make repairs and improvements to real and personal property of the estate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 151.162 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 151 / Section 151.162
Value of gift in satisfaction of testamentary gift
Status: in_force

If the value of the gift is expressed in the instrument providing for the gift or grant, or in a writing of the decedent, or in an acknowledgment of the donee, that value must be used in the distribution and division of the estate. Otherwise, the gift or grant must be valued as of the time the donee came into possession or enjoyment of the property or as of the time of death of the decedent, whichever occurs first.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.025 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.025
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this title, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 132.030 to 132.370 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 142.050 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 142 / Section 142.050
Hearing to determine accuracy of justification of surety; additional security
Status: in_force

1. Before a court approves any bond required under this chapter, it may, on its own motion, or at any time after the approval of a bond upon petition of an interested person, supported by affidavit that any one or all of the sureties is or are not worth as much as justified to, order a citation to issue, requiring the surety or sureties to appear before the court at a particular time and place to testify relating to the property and its value. The court shall, at the time the citation is issued, cause a notice or subpoena to issue to the personal representative requiring the appearance of the personal representative at the return of the citation.

2. Upon the return of the citation, the court shall question the surety and such witnesses as may be produced concerning the property of the surety or sureties and its value. If, upon such investigation, the court is satisfied that the bond is insufficient, it may require sufficient additional security within such time as it may set.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.605 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.605
Additional powers of personal representative
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers granted to the personal representative pursuant to NRS 143.300 to 143.815 , inclusive, the personal representative who has limited authority or full authority has all the powers that the personal representative could exercise without court supervision if the personal representative had not been granted authority to administer the estate pursuant to NRS 143.300 to 143.815 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 146.020 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 146 / Section 146.020
Setting apart exempt personal property and homestead; setting aside or administration of remaining assets
Status: in_force

1. The court, on its own motion or upon petition by an interested person, may, if deemed advisable considering the needs and resources of the surviving spouse, minor child or minor children, set apart for the use of the surviving spouse, minor child or minor children of the decedent all of the personal property which is exempt by law from execution, and shall, in accordance with NRS 146.050 , set apart the homestead, as designated by the general homestead law then in force, whether the homestead has theretofore previously been selected as required by law or not, and the property thus set apart is not subject to administration.

2. If, after setting apart the property pursuant to subsection 1, the remaining assets of the estate do not exceed $100,000 and may be set aside without administration pursuant to NRS 146.070 , the court shall set aside the remaining assets of the estate without administration pursuant to the procedure set forth in NRS 146.070 . The court may consider at the same time a petition made pursuant to subsection 1 and a petition to set aside the remaining assets of the estate without administration pursuant to NRS 146.070 .

3. If, after setting apart the property pursuant to subsection 1, the remaining assets of the estate exceed $100,000 and may not be set aside without administration pursuant to NRS 146.070 , the court shall administer the remaining assets of the estate pursuant to this title as if the remaining assets of the estate are the only assets of the estate. If the petition to set apart property pursuant to subsection 1 is made in the initial petition, the court shall consider only the value of the remaining assets of the estate not set apart pursuant to subsection 1 for the purpose of ordering summary administration pursuant to chapter 145 of NRS.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 147.100 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 147 / Section 147.100
Actions and proceedings pending against decedent or property in estate of decedent
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise ordered by the court for good cause shown, an action or proceeding pending against a decedent at the time of the decedent’s death may not be continued against the decedent's personal representative unless: (a) A claim is first filed as provided in this chapter; (b) The claim is rejected in whole or in part; and (c) Within 60 days after notice of rejection is given, the claimant who is the plaintiff applies to the court in which the action or proceeding is pending for an order substituting the personal representative in the action or proceeding. This requirement applies only if the notice of rejection contains a statement that the claimant has 60 days within which to apply for an order of substitution.

2. No recovery may be allowed in an action against property in the estate of a decedent unless proof is made of compliance with this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.415 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.415
Abandonment of tangible personal property
Status: in_force

The personal representative who has limited authority or full authority has the power to abandon tangible personal property where the cost of collecting, maintaining and safeguarding the property would exceed its fair market value.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 155.094 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 155 / Section 155.094
“Independent attorney” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Independent attorney ” means an attorney, other than an attorney who: (a) Is a transferee described in subsection 2 of NRS 155.097 ; or (b) Served as an attorney for a person who is described in subsection 2 of NRS 155.097 at the time of the execution of the transfer instrument.

2. The term includes, without limitation, the drafting attorney representing the transferor in preparation of the transfer instrument if the drafting attorney is not a person described in paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection 1.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 148.220 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 148 / Section 148.220
Notice of sale: Publication; court waiver of requirement of publication; posting; description of property
Status: in_force

1. Notice of the time and place of sale of real property must be published in a newspaper published in the county in which the property, or some portion of the property, is located, if there is one so published, and if not, then in such paper as the court directs, for 2 weeks, being three publications, 1 week apart, before the day of sale or, in the case of a private sale, before the day on or after which the sale is to be made. For good cause shown, the court may decrease the number of publications to one and shorten the time for publication to a period not less than 8 days.

2. The court may waive the requirement of publication if: (a) The following persons consent in writing: (1) The personal representative, if he or she is the sole devisee or heir of the estate; (2) If the property is specifically devised in the will of the decedent, all devisees to whom the property is devised; (3) If the property is not specifically devised in the will of the decedent, all residuary devisees; or (4) In the case of an intestate estate, all heirs of the estate. (b) The personal representative provides proof that the property has been publicly listed in a public property listing service for a period of not less than 30 days; or (c) The estate is subject to a lien or mortgage on the property in excess of the value of the real property and the estate has entered into an agreement with the holder of the lien or mortgage to waive the deficiency and accept the net sales proceeds.

3. If it appears from the inventory and appraisement that the value of the property to be sold does not exceed $5,000, the personal representative may waive the requirement of publication and, in lieu thereof, post a notice of the time and place of sale in three of the most public places in the county in which the property, or some portion of the property, is located, for 2 weeks before the day of the sale or, in the case of a private sale, before the day on or after which the sale is to be made.

4. The property proposed to be sold must be described with common certainty in the notice.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 133.150 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 133 / Section 133.150
Charges or encumbrances upon estate
Status: in_force

A charge or encumbrance upon any estate, for the purpose of securing the payment of money, or the performance of any covenant or agreement, is not a revocation of a will relating to the same estate which was previously executed, but the devises therein contained pass subject to the charge or encumbrance.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 133.140 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 133 / Section 133.140
Agreements of testator
Status: in_force

A bond, covenant or agreement made by a testator to convey any property devised in any will previously made is not a revocation of the previous devise, but the property passes by the devise, subject to the same remedies on the bond, covenant or agreement, for the specific performance or otherwise, against the devisee, as might be had by law against the heirs of the testator, if the property had descended to them.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 153.020 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 153 / Section 153.020
Retention of jurisdiction by court after final distribution
Status: in_force

1. If a life estate or estate for years is created by or under any will to continue after distribution of the estate, the court does not lose jurisdiction of the estate, life estate or estate for years by final distribution of the estate, but retains jurisdiction of it until the distribution of the residue of the life estate or estate for years to those entitled to it is complete. Proof of distribution of the residue may be made upon petition of any person entitled to share in the distribution of the life estate or estate for years, which terminates the jurisdiction of the court upon decree of the court. The court does not retain jurisdiction over a testamentary trust created by or under a will after distribution of that portion of the estate to such a testamentary trust.

2. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1, before the entry of an order granting final distribution of the estate, the court may consider a petition filed by the trustee or any beneficiary of the testamentary trust requesting the court to retain jurisdiction of the testamentary trust and, upon good cause shown, the court may order such continued jurisdiction. Such a petition must be filed with the clerk of the court before the hearing on the petition for final distribution of the estate and must be served on all interested persons in accordance with NRS 155.010 .

3. This section must not be construed to limit the ability of an interested person to subsequently seek submission of a testamentary trust to the jurisdiction of the court pursuant to NRS 164.010 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 154.010 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 154 / Section 154.010
When estates escheat; escheated estates must be used for educational purposes
Status: in_force

An estate escheats to and is vested in the State of Nevada for educational purposes if any person dies or has died, within this State, seised of any real or personal estate, and leaving no heirs, representatives or devisees capable of inheriting or holding the estate, and in all cases where there is no owner of the estate capable of holding it. Any balance remaining in a retired employee's or beneficiary's individual account under the Public Employees' Retirement System or the Judicial Retirement System established pursuant to chapter 1A of NRS is not an estate within the meaning of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 148.390 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 148 / Section 148.390
Failure to comply with agreement or option
Status: in_force

If the purchaser or option holder neglects or refuses to comply with the terms of the agreement or option, the court, on petition of the personal representative, and after notice to the purchaser or option holder, shall enter an order cancelling the agreement or option, but the cancellation does not affect any liability previously created.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 136.185 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 136 / Section 136.185
Proof of electronic will
Status: in_force

1. An electronic will executed or deemed to be executed in or pursuant to the laws of this State may be proved and letters granted in the county in which the decedent was a resident at the time of his or her death or the domicile or registered office of the qualified custodian exists.

2. A certified paper original of an electronic will may be offered for and admitted to probate in the same manner as if it were a will executed in accordance with NRS 133.040 .

3. A certified paper original of an electronic will that is self-proving pursuant to NRS 133.086 is presumed to be valid and, absent any objection, must be admitted to probate expeditiously without requiring any further proof of validity.

4. An electronic will that is executed or deemed to be executed in or pursuant to the laws of another state in accordance with the laws of the other state or of this State is a valid electronic will in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 147.090 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 147 / Section 147.090
Effect of statute of limitations
Status: in_force

A claim which is barred by the statute of limitations must not be allowed or approved by a personal representative or by the court. No claim which has been timely filed is affected by the statute of limitations, pending the administration of the estate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 148.210 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 148 / Section 148.210
Interests in partnerships
Status: in_force

Partnership interests or interests belonging to an estate by virtue of any partnership formerly existing, an interest in personal property pledged, and choses in action, may be sold in the same manner as other personal property.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 150.075 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 150 / Section 150.075
Waiver of accounting
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the court may waive the requirement of any accounting if all interested persons agree in writing to the waiver.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 147.220 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 147 / Section 147.220
Interest on claims
Status: in_force

All claims paid bear interest from date of filing at a rate equal to the prime rate at the largest bank in Nevada, as ascertained by the Commissioner of Financial Institutions, on January 1 or July 1, as the case may be, immediately preceding the date of filing, plus 2 percent, unless a different rate is applicable by contract or otherwise. The rate of interest must be adjusted accordingly on each January 1 and July 1 thereafter until the amount of the claim is paid.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 150.080 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 150 / Section 150.080
First account: Filing and contents
Status: in_force

Within 6 months after the appointment of a personal representative, or sooner if required by the court, upon its own motion or upon the petition of an interested person, a personal representative shall file with the clerk the first, verified account, showing:

1. The amount of money received and expended by the personal representative.

2. The claims filed or presented against the estate, giving the name of each claimant, the nature of his or her claim, when it became due or will become due, whether it was allowed or rejected by the personal representative, or not yet acted upon.

3. All other matters necessary to show the condition of the estate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 151.250 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 151 / Section 151.250
Petition; hearing and notice
Status: in_force

An heir, devisee, creditor or other interested person may petition for the reopening of an estate upon the grounds provided in NRS 151.240 . The petition must set forth the names of all heirs, devisees and creditors and their addresses, if known. If the address is unknown to the petitioner, the petitioner shall state that fact in the petition. The clerk shall set the petition for hearing and the petitioner shall give notice for the period and in the manner required by NRS 155.010 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.175 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.175
“Incapacitated person” defined
Status: in_force

“Incapacitated person” means a person who is impaired by reason of mental illness, mental deficiency, advanced age, disease, weakness of mind or any other cause except minority, to the extent of lacking sufficient understanding or capacity to make or communicate responsible decisions.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.260 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.260
“Person” defined
Status: in_force

“Person” includes a natural person, organization, government or a governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 155.185 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 155 / Section 155.185
Facsimile of petitions, notices, objections and other papers may be filed
Status: in_force

If a petition, notice, objection, consent, waiver or other paper may be filed, a true and correct facsimile of it may be filed, if the original is filed within a reasonable time.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 141.110 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 141 / Section 141.110
Personal representative cited to show cause after suspension; service of citation
Status: in_force

1. If an order of suspension is entered, the clerk shall issue a citation, reciting the order of suspension, to the personal representative to appear before the court at a time stated, as fixed by the court, to show cause why the letters of the personal representative should not be revoked.

2. The citation must be served as provided in NRS 155.050 .

3. If the personal representative has absconded or has left the State, the citation may be served by leaving a copy with the personal representative's attorney of record, if available, or in such manner as the court may direct, and the court has jurisdiction to proceed as if the citation had been personally served.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 135.090 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 135 / Section 135.090
Uniformity of interpretation
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be so construed and interpreted as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law in those states which enact it.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 134.030 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 134 / Section 134.030
Descent and distribution
Status: in_force

If a decedent dies intestate and has title to any estate which is the separate property of the decedent and which is not otherwise limited by contract, the estate descends and must be distributed, subject to the payment of the debts of the decedent, in the manner provided in NRS 134.040 to 134.120 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.340 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.340
Personal representative required to petition for full or limited authority to administer estate
Status: in_force

1. To obtain authority to administer the estate pursuant to NRS 143.300 to 143.815 , inclusive, the personal representative must petition the court for that authority in a petition for appointment of the personal representative or in a separate petition filed in the estate proceedings.

2. The personal representative may request either of the following: (a) Full authority to administer the estate pursuant to NRS 143.300 to 143.815 , inclusive; or (b) Limited authority to administer the estate pursuant to NRS 143.300 to 143.815 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 134.060 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 134 / Section 134.060
No issue, surviving spouse or parent but sibling
Status: in_force

If there is no issue, surviving spouse or parent, then the estate goes in equal shares to the brothers and sisters of the decedent and to the lawful issue of any deceased brother or sister by right of representation as follows:

1. To the brothers and sisters, each a share; and

2. To the lawful issue of each deceased brother and sister, by right of representation, the same share that the parent would have received if the parent had been living at the time of the death of the decedent.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 141.010 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 141 / Section 141.010
Signing and sealing; requirements for estate that includes real property
Status: in_force

1. Letters testamentary, letters of administration with the will annexed, letters of special administration and letters of administration must be signed by the clerk and under the seal of the court.

2. If the estate of a decedent includes real property, a copy of the letters testamentary, letters of administration with the will annexed, letters of special administration or letters of administration, certified by the clerk of the court, must be recorded in the office of the recorder of each county in which real property of the estate is located. A cover sheet must be attached to the copy of the letters and: (a) Must contain: (1) The name and address of the administrator, executor or personal representative named in the letters; (2) The assessor's parcel number and the address of the real property of the estate; and (3) If the estate includes a manufactured home or mobile home, the location and serial number of the manufactured home or mobile home. (b) May contain the telephone number of the administrator, executor or personal representative named in the letters.

3. As used in this section: (a) “Manufactured home” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 489.113 . (b) “Mobile home” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 489.120 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 152.050 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 152 / Section 152.050
Commissioners for partition: Appointment; warrant; oath; qualifications
Status: in_force

1. If the property to be partitioned is entirely personal property, the court shall appoint three competent, disinterested persons as commissioners for that purpose, who shall be sworn by any person authorized to administer oaths to faithfully and impartially discharge their duties.

2. A certified copy of the order appointing them, attached to a certified copy of the order fixing the shares to which the respective parties are entitled must be given to them as their warrant, and their oath must be endorsed thereon.

3. If the property to be divided is real property, or partly real and partly personal, one of the three commissioners must be a licensed professional land surveyor.

4. Upon consent of the parties, and if the court considers it proper and just, the court may appoint one commissioner only, who has the same authority and is governed by the same rules as if three were appointed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.505 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.505
Management and control of estate property
Status: in_force

1. The personal representative who has limited authority or full authority has the power to manage and control property of the estate, including making allocations and determinations pursuant to NRS 164.780 to 164.925 , inclusive. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, such a personal representative may exercise this power without giving notice of the proposed action pursuant to NRS 143.700 to 143.760 , inclusive.

2. The personal representative shall comply with the requirements of NRS 143.700 to 143.760 , inclusive, and shall give notice of a proposed action in any case where a provision of NRS 143.400 to 143.450 , inclusive, governing the exercise of a specific power so requires.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.710 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.710
Consent to proposed action
Status: in_force

Notice of a proposed action need not be given to any person who consents in writing to the proposed action. The consent may be executed at any time before or after the proposed action is taken.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 150.280 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 150 / Section 150.280
Closing administration
Status: in_force

1. If all the debts and liabilities of an estate have been paid, and the estate is in a condition to be closed, the court shall direct the payment of devises and the distribution of the estate among those entitled as provided in chapter 151 of NRS.

2. If the estate is not in a condition to be closed, the court shall direct the payment of devises and the distribution of the estate among those entitled at such time as it thereafter may be in a condition to be closed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 150.020 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 150 / Section 150.020
General compensation
Status: in_force

1. If no compensation is provided by the will, or the personal representative renounces all claims thereto, fees must be allowed upon the whole amount of the estate which has been accounted for, less liens and encumbrances, as follows: (a) For the first $15,000, at the rate of 4 percent. (b) For the next $85,000, at the rate of 3 percent. (c) For all above $100,000, at the rate of 2 percent.

2. The same fees must be allowed to the personal representative if there is no will.

3. If there are two or more personal representatives, the compensation must be apportioned among them by the court according to the services actually rendered by each.

4. In addition to the fees described in subsection 1, the court may allow such fees as it deems just and reasonable if the fees authorized pursuant to subsection 1 are not sufficient to reasonably compensate the personal representative.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 138.010 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 138 / Section 138.010
Powers of personal representative before issuance of letters
Status: in_force

1. If a will has been admitted to probate, the court shall direct letters thereon to issue to the personal representative named in the will, who shall appear and qualify.

2. No person has any power as a personal representative until he or she qualifies, except that, before letters are issued, he or she may pay the funeral charges and take necessary measures for the preservation of the estate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 137.007 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 137 / Section 137.007
Enforcement of declaratory judgment; validity of will not subject to challenge
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, if a declaratory judgment is entered under subsection 2 of NRS 30.040 during the lifetime of a decedent, declaring a document to be the valid will of the decedent, the validity of that will is not subject to challenge after the death of the decedent.

2. Nothing in this section shall be construed to: (a) Prevent the appeal of a declaratory judgment entered pursuant to subsection 1; or (b) Prohibit evidence that the will has been revoked or that the decedent executed a valid later will.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 150.250 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 150 / Section 150.250
Claims not yet due and contingent or disputed claim
Status: in_force

1. If there is a claim not due, or any contingent or disputed claims against the estate, the amount thereof, or such part of the amount as the holder would be entitled to if the claim were due, established or absolute, must be paid to the clerk and there remain, to be paid over to the holder when the holder becomes entitled thereto or, if the holder fails to establish a claim, to be paid over or distributed as the circumstances of the estate require.

2. If a creditor whose claim has been allowed but is not yet due appears and assents to a deduction therefrom of the legal interest for the time the claim has yet to run, the creditor is entitled to be paid accordingly.

3. The payments provided for in this section are not to be made if the estate is insolvent unless a pro rata distribution is ordered.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.755 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.755
Failure of personal representative to comply with certain requirements; validity of actions taken without such compliance
Status: in_force

1. The failure of the personal representative who has limited authority or full authority to comply with subsection 1 of NRS 143.700 and with NRS 143.705 , 143.725 , 143.730 and 143.745 , and the taking of the action by the personal representative without such compliance, does not affect the validity of the action so taken or the title to any property conveyed or transferred to bona fide purchasers or the rights of third persons who, dealing in good faith with the personal representative, changed their position in reliance upon the action, conveyance or transfer without actual notice of the failure of the personal representative to comply with those provisions.

2. A person dealing with the personal representative does not have any duty to inquire or investigate whether the personal representative has complied with the provisions listed in subsection 1.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 133.086 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 133 / Section 133.086
Requirements for self-proving electronic will; acceptance of declaration or affidavit
Status: in_force

1. An electronic will is self-proving if: (a) The declarations or affidavits of the attesting witnesses are incorporated as part of, attached to or logically associated with the electronic will, as described in NRS 133.050 ; (b) The electronic will designates a qualified custodian to maintain custody of the electronic record of the electronic will; and (c) Before being reduced to a certified paper original, the electronic will was at all times under the custody of a qualified custodian.

2. A declaration or affidavit of an attesting witness made pursuant to NRS 133.050 and an affidavit of a person made pursuant to NRS 133.340 must be accepted by a court as if made before the court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.118 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.118
“Electronic signature” defined
Status: in_force

“Electronic signature” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 719.100 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 148.060 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 148 / Section 148.060
Confirmation of sale: Report; petition; notice
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 148.170 and 148.180 and in summary administration under chapter 145 of NRS, all sales of property must be reported to the court and confirmed by the court before the title to the property passes. The report and a petition for confirmation of the sale must be made within 30 days after each sale.

2. The clerk shall set the petition for hearing by the court, and the petitioner shall give notice thereof for the period and in the manner required by NRS 155.010 , or for such a period and in such manner as may be ordered by the court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.315 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.315
“Special administrator” defined
Status: in_force

“Special administrator” means a personal representative appointed pursuant to chapter 140 of NRS.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 134.190 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 134 / Section 134.190
Adopted child
Status: in_force

An adopted child and his or her adoptive parents or their relatives shall inherit as provided in NRS 127.160 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 136.120 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 136 / Section 136.120
Service of petition when petition presented by person other than named personal representative or by fewer than all named personal representatives
Status: in_force

If a petition for probate is presented by any person other than the personal representative named in the will, or if it is presented by fewer than all of the personal representatives named in the will, the petition must be served upon the personal representatives not joining in the petition.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 133.110 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 133 / Section 133.110
Revocation by marriage; effect upon rights of surviving spouse; effect of such rights on remaining provisions of will
Status: in_force

1. If a person marries after making a will and the spouse survives the maker, the will is revoked as to the spouse, unless: (a) Provision has been made for the spouse by marriage contract; (b) The spouse is provided for in the will, or in such a way mentioned therein as to show an intention not to make such provision, including, without limitation, by a reference in the will to a future spouse by name; or (c) The spouse is provided for by a transfer of property outside of the will and it appears that the maker intended the transfer to be in lieu of a testamentary provision.

2. When a will is revoked as to the spouse pursuant to subsection 1: (a) The spouse is entitled to the same share in the estate of the deceased spouse as if the deceased spouse had died intestate; and (b) The remaining provisions of the will remain intact to the extent those provisions are not inconsistent with paragraph (a), including, without limitation, any provision concerning the appointment of a personal representative.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.380 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.380
Sale of property of estate; requirements relating to consent and court confirmation of sales
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, and subject to the limitations and requirements of NRS 143.370 , when the personal representative exercises the authority to sell property of the estate after being granted full authority pursuant to NRS 143.300 to 143.815 , inclusive, the personal representative may sell the property at public auction or private sale, and with or without notice, for cash or on credit, for such price and upon such terms and conditions as the personal representative may determine.

2. The requirements applicable to court confirmation of sales of real property referenced in subsection 1 include, without limitation: (a) Publication of the notice of sale; (b) Court approval of agents' and brokers' commissions; (c) The sale being not less than 90 percent of appraised value of the real property; (d) An examination by the court into the necessity for the sale of the real property, including, without limitation, any advantage to the estate and benefit to interested persons; and (e) The efforts of the personal representative to obtain the highest and best price for the property reasonably attainable.

3. The requirements applicable to court confirmation of sales of real property and sales of personal property do not apply to a sale pursuant to this section.

4. If the personal representative determines that the sale of real property pursuant to this section will be less than 90 percent of the appraised value of the real property: (a) All interested persons must consent in writing to the sale before the personal representative may proceed with the sale; and (b) The sale must be confirmed by the court pursuant to NRS 148.060 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.325 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.325
“Successor personal representative” defined
Status: in_force

“Successor personal representative” means a personal representative, other than a special administrator, who is appointed to succeed a previously appointed personal representative.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.350 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.350
Court authorized to grant requested authority; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, unless an interested person, including, without limitation, a person who receives notice under NRS 143.345 , objects in writing at or before the hearing to the granting of authority to administer the estate pursuant to NRS 143.300 to 143.815 , inclusive, and the court determines that the interested person has shown good cause why the authority to administer the estate under those provisions should not be granted, the court may grant the requested authority.

2. If the interested person has shown good cause why only limited authority should be granted, the court may grant limited authority.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 140.020 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 140 / Section 140.020
Notice and order of appointment; order not appealable
Status: in_force

1. The appointment of a special administrator may be made at chambers or in open court, and without notice or upon such notice to such interested persons as the court deems reasonable, and must be made by entry upon the minutes of the court or by written order signed and filed, which must specify the powers to be exercised by the special administrator.

2. Upon the filing of the order, and after the person appointed has given bond if fixed by the court, the clerk shall issue special letters of administration, with a copy of the order attached.

3. In making the appointment of a special administrator, the court: (a) Must appoint a person who satisfies the qualifications set forth in NRS 139.010 ; and (b) May give preference to the person or persons entitled to letters testamentary or letters of administration, but no appeal may be taken from the appointment.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 146.040 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 146 / Section 146.040
Preference of family allowance
Status: in_force

An allowance made by the court in accordance with the provisions of this chapter must be paid by the personal representative in preference to all other charges, except funeral charges, expenses of last illness and expenses of administration. This may, in the discretion of the court granting it, take effect from the death of the decedent.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.195 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.195
“Intestate estate” defined
Status: in_force

“Intestate estate” includes an estate where no will has been offered or admitted to probate as the last will and testament and an estate where the will does not distribute the entire estate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 148.320 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 148 / Section 148.320
Periods of limitation
Status: in_force

The periods of limitation prescribed in NRS 11.270 apply to all actions for the recovery of any property sold by a personal representative in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, and to all actions to set aside such a sale.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 148.410 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 148 / Section 148.410
Petition for order to convey, transfer or deliver property: Conditions; contents; hearing and notice; response; effect if order granted
Status: in_force

1. The personal representative or an interested person may petition the court to enter an order: (a) If the decedent died in possession of, or holding title to, property and the property or an interest in it is claimed by another. (b) If the decedent died having a claim to property and another holds title to or is in possession of the property.

2. The petition must state the facts upon which it is based and the name and address of each person entitled to notice of the petition.

3. Upon the filing of the petition, the clerk shall set it for hearing and the petitioner shall give notice of the hearing, at least 30 days before the time set, to: (a) All interested persons, in the manner provided in NRS 155.010 . (b) Each person claiming an interest in, or having title to or possession of the property, and any other person whose right, title or interest in or to the property would be affected by the granting of the petition, in the manner provided in NRS 155.040 . (c) Any other person, in the manner directed by the court.

4. An interested person may request time for filing a response to the petition, for discovery or for other preparation for the hearing, and the court may grant a continuance for a reasonable time.

5. The court shall not grant a petition under this section if it determines that the matter should be determined by a civil action.

6. A person having or claiming title to or an interest in the property which is the subject of the petition may, at or before the hearing, object to the hearing if the petition is filed in a court which is not the proper court under other law for the trial of a civil action seeking the same relief, and if the ground for the objection is established, the court shall not grant the petition.

7. If a civil action is pending with respect to the subject matter of the petition and jurisdiction was obtained in the court where that action is pending before the petition was filed, upon request of a party to the civil action, the court shall stay action on the petition until the conclusion of the civil action, but the court need not stay action if it determines that the civil action was filed for the purpose of delay.

8. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, 6 or 7, if the court is satisfied that a conveyance, transfer, delivery or other disposition should be made, the court shall enter an order directing the personal representative or other person having title to or possession of the property to convey, transfer or deliver it to the person entitled thereto or granting other appropriate relief.

9. If an order is entered pursuant to subsection 8: (a) The order is prima facie evidence of the correctness of the proceedings and of the personal representative or other person to execute the conveyance or transfer. (b) The person entitled under the order has the right to possession of the property, and the right to hold the property, according to the terms of the order as if the property had been conveyed or transferred. (c) The personal representative or other person to whom the order is directed shall execute the conveyance or transfer according to the terms of the order. (d) A conveyance or transfer by the personal representative passes title to the property as fully as if the decedent had executed it while living.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.815 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.815
Consent to proposed action
Status: in_force

Consent to a proposed action pursuant to the Independent Administration of Estates Act as set forth in NRS 143.300 to 143.815 , inclusive, may be in the following form:
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.170 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.170
Purchase of property of estate by personal representative
Status: in_force

Unless approved in advance by a court after application, notice and a hearing on the matter, a personal representative shall not directly or indirectly purchase any property of the estate represented by the personal representative.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.145 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.145
“Fiduciary” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Fiduciary ” includes, without limitation, a personal representative, guardian, trustee under any trust, whether express, implied, resulting or constructive, bailee, conservator, curator, receiver or trustee in bankruptcy or an attorney in fact, assignee for the benefit of creditors or agent. The term does not include: (a) A trust protector or trust adviser, except under the terms and conditions expressly provided in the written instrument appointing the trust protector or trust adviser; or (b) A holder of a power of appointment under the terms of a trust.

2. As used in this section: (a) “Trust adviser” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 163.5545 . (b) “Trust protector” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 163.5547 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 145.070 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 145 / Section 145.070
Sales of real property: Notice and procedure
Status: in_force

All sales of real property, if summary administration is ordered, must be made upon notice given and in the manner required by chapter 148 of NRS.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 151.180 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 151 / Section 151.180
Distribution to guardians of nonresident minors and incapacitated persons
Status: in_force

If an assignee or distributee is a nonresident minor or incapacitated person who has a guardian of his or her estate legally appointed under the laws of a foreign jurisdiction, the distribution of the assignee's or distributee's share may be made to the legally appointed guardian, whose receipt therefor, together with a certificate of appointment issued under the seal of the court by the clerk of the court appointing the guardian, when filed with the clerk of the court in which the assignment or distribution was ordered, must be received by the court as a complete receipt and voucher in favor of the personal representative.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.620 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.620
Purchase of annuity under certain circumstances
Status: in_force

The personal representative who has limited authority or full authority has the power to purchase an annuity from an insurer admitted to do business in this State to satisfy a devise of an annuity or other direction in the will for periodic payments to a devisee.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 133.310 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 133 / Section 133.310
Requirements to cease serving as qualified custodian; appointment of successor qualified custodian
Status: in_force

1. A qualified custodian may cease serving in such a capacity by: (a) The conversion of an electronic will into a certified paper original in accordance with NRS 133.340 ; (b) The conversion of an electronic revocation into a certification of revocation of the electronic will in accordance with subsection 7 of NRS 133.340 ; or (c) The appointment of a successor qualified custodian in accordance with subsection 2.

2. A successor qualified custodian may be appointed as follows: (a) The successor qualified custodian is designated by: (1) The testator; or (2) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, the qualified custodian, by providing the testator 30 days' written notice that the qualified custodian has decided to cease serving in such a capacity and designating the successor qualified custodian; (b) The qualified custodian provides to the successor qualified custodian the electronic record of the electronic will and an affidavit which states: (1) That the qualified custodian ceasing to act in such a capacity is eligible to act as a qualified custodian in this State and is the qualified custodian designated by the testator in the electronic will or was designated to act in such a capacity by another qualified custodian pursuant to this subsection; (2) That an electronic record was created at the time the testator executed the electronic will; (3) That the electronic record has been in the custody of one or more qualified custodians since the execution of the electronic will and has not been altered since the time it was created; and (4) The identity of all qualified custodians who have had custody of the electronic record since the execution of the electronic will; and (c) The successor qualified custodian executes a written statement pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 133.300 .

3. If the qualified custodian has custody of the testator's electronic revocation of the electronic will, the qualified custodian shall provide to the successor qualified custodian the electronic record of the electronic revocation and an affidavit stating: (a) That an electronic record was created at the time the testator revoked the will; (b) That the electronic record has been in the custody of one or more qualified custodians since the execution of the electronic revocation and has not been altered since the time it was created; and (c) The identity of all qualified custodians who have had custody of the electronic record since the execution of the electronic revocation.

4. Before the expiration of the 30 days after the qualified custodian gives notice designating a successor qualified custodian pursuant to subparagraph (2) of paragraph (a) of subsection 2, if the testator designates a different successor qualified custodian, the successor qualified custodian whom the testator designates must be the appointed successor qualified custodian.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 150.270 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 150 / Section 150.270
Claim not included in order of payment
Status: in_force

After the accounts of the personal representative have been settled and an order entered for the payment of debts and distribution of the estate, no creditor whose claim was not included in the order for payment has any right to call upon the creditors who have been paid, nor upon the heirs or devisees to contribute to the payment of the claim, but if the personal representative has failed to give the notice to creditors, as prescribed by law, that creditor may recover on the bond of the personal representative the amount for which the claim would properly have been allowed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 133.300 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 133 / Section 133.300
Written statement required to serve as qualified custodian
Status: in_force

1. A person must execute a written statement affirmatively agreeing to serve as the qualified custodian of an electronic will before he or she may serve in such a capacity.

2. A qualified custodian may not cease serving in such a capacity until the requirements of NRS 133.310 have been met.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 145.040 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 145 / Section 145.040
Conditions for ordering summary administration
Status: in_force

If it is made to appear to the court that the gross value of the estate, after deducting any encumbrances, does not exceed $300,000, the court may, if deemed advisable considering the nature, character and obligations of the estate, enter an order for a summary administration of the estate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 139.135 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 139 / Section 139.135
Circumstances in which agreement between heir finder and apparent heir is void and unenforceable
Status: in_force

1. An agreement between an heir finder and an apparent heir, the primary purpose of which is to locate, recover or assist in the recovery of an estate for which the public administrator or person employed or contracted with pursuant to NRS 253.125 , as applicable, has petitioned for letters of administration, is void and unenforceable if the agreement is entered into during the period beginning with the death of the person whose estate is in probate until 90 days thereafter. Upon a showing of good cause, the court may extend such a period until 180 days after the death of the person.

2. As used in this section, “ heir finder ” means a person who, for payment of a fee, assignment of a portion of any interest in a decedent's estate or other consideration, provides information, assistance, forensic genealogy research or other efforts related to another person's right to or interest in a decedent's estate. The term does not include: (a) A person acting in the capacity of a personal representative or guardian ad litem; (b) A person appointed to perform services by a probate court in which a proceeding in connection with a decedent's estate is pending; or (c) An attorney providing legal services to a decedent's family member if the attorney has not agreed to pay to any other person a portion of the fees received from the family member or the family member's interest in the decedent's estate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 136.180 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 136 / Section 136.180
Proof of will by copy
Status: in_force

1. If the will of a person is detained beyond the jurisdiction of the State, in a court of any other state, country or jurisdiction, and cannot be produced for probate in this State, a copy of the will may be admitted to probate in this State in lieu thereof and has the same force and effect as would be required if the original will were produced.

2. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, a subscribing witness may testify in person, by deposition or by affidavit with respect to a copy of the executed will, and with respect to the handwriting of the affiant as a witness, or the handwriting of the testator or another witness, in the same way as he or she would if the original will were available.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 150.200 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 150 / Section 150.200
Allowance and confirmation of account
Status: in_force

If an account comes before the court for allowance and there are no objections filed by any interested person, and the account is made to appear to the court to be correct and according to law, the court shall allow and confirm the account.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 136.070 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 136 / Section 136.070
Persons qualified to petition for probate
Status: in_force

1. A personal representative or devisee named in a will, or any other interested person, may, at any time after the death of the testator, petition the court having jurisdiction to have the will proved, whether the will is in the possession of that person or not, or is lost or destroyed, or is beyond the jurisdiction of the State.

2. A personal representative named in a will, though not in possession of the will, may present a petition to the district court having jurisdiction, requesting that the person in possession of the will be required to produce it so that it may be admitted to probate and letters may be issued.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.175 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.175
Power to make certain investments
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 143.515 , a personal representative may, with court approval: (a) Invest the property of the estate, make loans and accept security therefor, in the manner and to the extent authorized by the court; and (b) Exercise options of the estate to purchase or exchange securities or other property.

2. A personal representative may, without prior approval of the court, invest the property of the estate in: (a) Savings accounts in a bank, credit union, savings and loan association or savings bank in this State, to the extent that the deposit is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund or a private insurer approved pursuant to NRS 672.755 ; (b) Interest-bearing obligations of, or fully guaranteed by, the United States; (c) Interest-bearing obligations of the United States Postal Service or the Federal National Mortgage Association; (d) Interest-bearing obligations of this State or of a county, city or school district of this State; (e) Money-market mutual funds that are invested only in obligations listed in paragraphs (a) to (d), inclusive; or (f) Any other investment authorized by the will of the decedent.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.300 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.300
“Separate property” defined
Status: in_force

“Separate property” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 123.130 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 145.030 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 145 / Section 145.030
Notice required
Status: in_force

Notice of a petition for the probate of a will and the issuance of letters must be given as provided in NRS 155.010 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 134.120 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 134 / Section 134.120
Escheat
Status: in_force

If the decedent leaves no surviving spouse or kindred, the estate escheats to the State for educational purposes.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.635 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.635
Holding securities in name of nominee or in any other form for certain purposes
Status: in_force

The personal representative who has limited authority or full authority has the power to hold a security in the name of a nominee or in any other form without disclosure of the estate, so that title to the security may pass by delivery.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 151.240 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 151 / Section 151.240
Subsequent administration; limitation on reopening estate
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the final settlement of an estate does not prevent: (a) The reopening of the estate for the purpose of administering other property which has been discovered or for correcting errors made in the description of the property administered. (b) The subsequent issuance of letters if it becomes necessary or proper for any cause that letters should again be issued.

2. In the absence of fraud, an estate must not be reopened based upon the discovery of: (a) A will, if the estate was administered as if the decedent had died intestate; or (b) A will dated later than the will that was probated.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 133A.040 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 133A / Section 133A.040
“International will” defined
Status: in_force

“ International will ” means a will executed in conformity with NRS 133A.050 to 133A.080 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 135.050 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 135 / Section 135.050
Insurance policies
Status: in_force

Where the insured and the beneficiary in a policy of life or accident insurance have died and there is insufficient evidence that they died otherwise than simultaneously, the proceeds of the policy must be distributed as if the insured had survived the beneficiary.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.010 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.010
Construction of title: Liberal construction
Status: in_force

This title must be liberally construed so that a speedy settlement of estates is accomplished at the least expense to the parties.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 149.030 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 149 / Section 149.030
Hearing and order
Status: in_force

1. At the time appointed, the court, upon proof that due notice of the hearing has been given, shall proceed to hear the petition and any objection that may have been filed or presented. If, after a hearing, the court is satisfied that it will be to the advantage of the estate, it shall enter an order directing the personal representative to borrow the money and to execute the note or notes, and, in a proper case, to execute the mortgage or give other security by way of security interest or other lien.

2. The court may direct that a lesser amount than that named in the petition be borrowed, and may prescribe the maximum rate of interest and the period of the loan, and require that the interest and the whole or any part of the principal be paid, from time to time, out of the whole estate or any part thereof, and that the personal property to be subject to the security agreement or other lien, or any improvements on the premises to be mortgaged, are insured for the further security of the lender, and the premiums paid from the assets of the estate.

3. A certified copy of the order must be recorded in the office of the county recorder of every county in which the property affected by the order, or any portion thereof, is located.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.205 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.205
“Issue” defined
Status: in_force

“Issue” means children, grandchildren or more remote lineal descendants.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.430 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.430
Transfer of property to person exercising option to purchase provided in will
Status: in_force

If the will gives a person the option to purchase real or personal property and the person has complied with the terms and conditions stated in the will, the personal representative who has limited authority or full authority has the power to convey or transfer the property to the person.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.372 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.372
Documents to be presented before transfer of property according to court order; compliance or refusal to comply with court order
Status: in_force

1. A person holding property that is attributable to a decedent may only request the presentation of the following items before transferring such property in accordance with a court order providing to whom such property is to be transferred: (a) A certified copy of the court order providing to whom such property is to be transferred; (b) A certified copy of letters of administration or letters testamentary; (c) The identification and contact information of the personal representative; (d) Tax information, if necessary; and (e) Documents evidencing the death of the decedent.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, if a person holding property that is attributable to a decedent: (a) Requests the presentation of any of the items set forth in subsection 1, the person must accept and comply with the court order providing to whom such property is to be transferred not later than 10 days after the presentation of all items requested pursuant to subsection 1. (b) Does not request the presentation of any of the items set forth in subsection 1, the person must accept and comply with the court order providing to whom such property is to be transferred not later than 10 days after being presented with the court order.

3. A person holding property that is attributable to a decedent is not required to transfer such property if: (a) The certification of the court order, letters of administration or letters testamentary presented is older than 180 days; (b) The court order is inconsistent with federal law; or (c) The person has actual knowledge that the person presenting the court order is not a personal representative of the estate of the decedent.

4. The lack of legal or actual notice of the court proceeding resulting in the issuance of the court order providing to whom property is to be transferred is not a defense to not complying with the order unless an actual dispute exists over title to the property.

5. A person who timely complies with a court order in accordance with this section shall be held harmless.

6. A person who refuses to accept and comply with a court order in violation of this section is subject to: (a) A court order requiring acceptance of the order; and (b) Liability for reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in an action or proceeding confirming the validity of the court order, and any damages resulting from the delay beginning on the day of the presentation of all items requested pursuant to subsection 1.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.725 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.725
Contents of notice of proposed action
Status: in_force

1. The notice of proposed action must state all the following: (a) The name and mailing address of the personal representative. (b) The person and telephone number to call to get additional information. (c) The action proposed to be taken, with a reasonably specific description of the action. If the proposed action involves the sale or exchange of real property or the granting of an option to purchase real property, the notice of proposed action must state the material terms of the transaction, including, if applicable, the sale price and the amount of, or method of calculating, any commission or compensation paid or to be paid to an agent or broker in connection with the transaction. (d) The date on or after which the proposed action is to be taken.

2. The notice of proposed action must include a form for objecting to the proposed action.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 148.330 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 148 / Section 148.330
Method of sale
Status: in_force

If a decedent, at the time of death, was a party to a contract for the purchase of property, the interest in the property and under the contract may be sold by the personal representative in the same manner as if the decedent had died seised of the property, and the same proceedings may be had for that purpose as are prescribed in this chapter for the sale of property of which he or she died seised, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 141.060 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 141 / Section 141.060
Incapacity of joint personal representatives
Status: in_force

If one of several personal representatives of the same estate to whom letters have been granted dies, becomes incapacitated or disqualified, or otherwise becomes incapable of executing the duties of the office, or if the letters are revoked or annulled according to law with respect to one personal representative, the remaining personal representative shall proceed and complete the administration of the estate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 148.140 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 148 / Section 148.140
Disposition of proceeds of sale
Status: in_force

The purchase money, or so much thereof as is sufficient to pay the mortgage or other lien, with interest, and any lawful costs and charges thereon, may be paid to the clerk if the mortgagee or other lienholder cannot be found, whereupon the mortgage or other lien upon the property ceases, and the purchase money must be paid over by the clerk without delay, in payment of the expenses of sale, and in satisfaction of the obligation secured by the mortgage or other lien, and the surplus, if any, at once returned to the personal representative unless, for good cause shown, after notice to the personal representative, the court otherwise directs.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.050 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.050
Continuing business of decedent; exception; prohibition on separate compensation for continuing business
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, NRS 143.520 or the decedent's will, after notice given as provided in NRS 155.010 or in such other manner as the court directs: (a) Subject to the partnership agreement and the applicable provisions of chapter 87, 87A or 88 of NRS, the personal representative may continue as a general partner in any partnership in which the decedent was a general partner at the time of death; (b) Subject to the operating agreement and the applicable provisions of chapter 86 of NRS, the personal representative may continue as a manager or managing member in any limited-liability company in which the decedent was a manager or managing member at the time of death; (c) The personal representative may continue operation of any of the following: (1) An unincorporated business or joint venture in which the decedent was engaged at the time of death; or (2) An unincorporated business or joint venture which was wholly or partly owned by the decedent at the time of death; and (d) The personal representative may continue to exercise any shareholder, partnership or membership rights owned by the decedent at the time of death to which the personal representative has succeeded during the administration of the estate.

2. The court may, upon its own motion or upon the petition of an interested person, restrict the actions of the personal representative set forth in subsection 1 as the court determines to be in the best interest of the estate and any interested persons.

3. Unless specifically authorized by the will or by the court, the personal representative may not receive any separate compensation for continuing the operation of the decedent's business pursuant to this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.805 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.805
Notice of proposed action
Status: in_force

A notice of proposed action pursuant to the Independent Administration of Estates Act as set forth in NRS 143.300 to 143.815 , inclusive, may be in the following form:
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 154.080 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 154 / Section 154.080
Sale of real property after judgment: Procedure
Status: in_force

1. Upon any judgment entered by a court of competent jurisdiction, escheating real property to the State, on petition of the Attorney General, or on petition of a personal representative of the estate, the court shall, or the court may upon its own motion, enter an order that the real property be sold by the sheriff of the county where the property is situated, at public sale, after giving notice of the time and place of sale as is provided in cases of sale of property under execution.

2. The sheriff shall, within 10 days after the sale, submit a report thereof to the court. Upon the hearing of the report, the court may examine the report and any witnesses, and if the proceedings were unfair, or the sum bid is disproportionate to the value of the property sold, or if it appears that a sum exceeding the bid by at least 5 percent may be obtained, the court may vacate the sale and direct another sale to be conducted in all respects as if no previous sale had taken place.

3. If an offer of 5 percent more in amount than that named in the report is made to the court in writing by a responsible person, the court may accept that offer and confirm the sale, or order a new sale.

4. If it appears to the court that the sale was legally made and fairly conducted, and that the sum bid is not disproportionate to the value of the property sold, and that a sum in excess of 5 percent more than the bid cannot be obtained, or if an increased bid was accepted by the court, the court shall enter an order confirming the sale and directing the sheriff, in the name of the State, to execute to the purchaser a conveyance of the property sold. The conveyance vests in the purchaser all the right and title of the State therein.

5. The sheriff shall, out of the proceeds of the sale, pay the costs of the proceedings incurred on behalf of the State, including the expenses of making the sale, and also an attorney's fee, if additional counsel was employed in the proceedings, to be fixed by the court. The sheriff shall deposit the remaining proceeds in the State Treasury for credit to the Fund for Escheated Estates.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 155.120 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 155 / Section 155.120
Recordation of order setting apart homestead
Status: in_force

If an order is entered setting apart a homestead, a certified copy of the order shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder of the county where the property is located.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 139.030 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 139 / Section 139.030
Surviving partner
Status: in_force

The surviving partner of a decedent must not be appointed administrator of the estate if any interested person objects to the appointment.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 147.195 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 147 / Section 147.195
Debts and charges of estate: Priority of payment
Status: in_force

The debts and charges of the estate must be paid in the following order:

1. Expenses of administration.

2. Funeral expenses.

3. The expenses of the last illness.

4. Family allowance.

5. Debts having preference by laws of the United States.

6. Money owed to the Department of Health and Human Services as a result of the payment of benefits for Medicaid.

7. Wages to the extent of $600, of each employee of the decedent, for work done or personal services rendered within 3 months before the death of the employer. If there is not sufficient money with which to pay all such labor claims in full, the money available must be distributed among the claimants in accordance with the amounts of their respective claims.

8. Judgments rendered against the decedent in his or her lifetime, and mortgages in order of their date. The preference given to a mortgage extends only to the proceeds of the property mortgaged. If the proceeds of that property are insufficient to pay the mortgage, the part remaining unsatisfied must be classed with other demands against the estate.

9. All other demands against the estate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 141.140 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 141 / Section 141.140
Acts of personal representative before revocation
Status: in_force

All acts of a personal representative before the revocation of the letters of the personal representative are as valid, for all intents and purposes, as if the personal representative had continued lawfully to execute the duties of the office.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 150.061 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 150 / Section 150.061
Attorneys for personal representatives: Compensation for extraordinary services
Status: in_force

1. If an attorney for a personal representative receives compensation pursuant to NRS 150.060 based on the value of the estate accounted for by the personal representative, the court may allow additional compensation for extraordinary services by the attorney for the personal representative in an amount the court determines is just and reasonable after petition, notice and hearing in the manner provided in NRS 150.060 .

2. Extraordinary services by the attorney for a personal representative for which the court may allow compensation include extraordinary services performed by a paralegal under the direction and supervision of the attorney.

3. The petition requesting approval for compensation for extraordinary services must include the following information: (a) Reference to time and hours; (b) The nature and extent of services rendered; (c) The complexity of the work required; (d) The hours spent and services performed by a paralegal if the compensation includes extraordinary services performed by a paralegal as described in subsection 2; and (e) Other information considered to be relevant to a determination of entitlement.

4. An attorney for a personal representative may agree to perform extraordinary services on a contingency fee basis if: (a) There is a written agreement between the personal representative and the attorney that sets forth the manner in which the compensation is to be calculated and that is approved by the court after a hearing; and (b) The court determines that the compensation provided in the agreement is just and reasonable and that the agreement will be to the advantage of the estate and is in the best interests of the persons interested in the estate.

5. Notice of a hearing required by subsection 4 must be given for the period and in the manner provided in NRS 155.010 .

6. As used in this section, “ extraordinary services ” include, without limitation: (a) Sales or mortgages of real or personal property; (b) Operating a decedent's business; (c) Participating in litigation relating to the estate; (d) Securing a loan to pay debts relating to the estate; and (e) Preparing and filing income tax returns for the estate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.140 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.140
“Family allowance” defined
Status: in_force

“Family allowance” means the money allocated from the estate by the court pursuant to NRS 146.030 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.320 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.320
“State” defined
Status: in_force

“State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 154.120 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 154 / Section 154.120
Proceedings for recovery of property
Status: in_force

1. If, within 6 years after any judgment escheating property to the State, any person claims any money or property vested in the State by the judgment, the person may file a petition in the district court of Carson City, stating the nature of the claim, with an appropriate request for the relief demanded.

2. A copy of the petition must be served upon the Attorney General before or at the time of filing. Within 20 days after service, the Attorney General shall appear in the proceeding and plead or answer the petition. If, after examining all the facts, the Attorney General is convinced that the State has no legal defense against the petition, the Attorney General may, with the consent of the court, confess judgment on behalf of the State.

3. If judgment is not confessed, the petition is at issue on the 20th day after its filing, and may be heard by the court on that day, or at such future day as the court may order.

4. Upon the hearing, the court shall examine the claim and hear the allegations and evidence. If the court finds that the person is entitled to any money, it shall, by judgment, order the State Controller to draw a warrant in favor of the claimant upon the State Treasurer for the sum specified in the order, but without interest, income or cost of any kind to the state. A certified copy of the judgment and order directing the State Controller to draw the warrant for money is a sufficient voucher to do so.

5. If any property is the subject of the trial, and the court finds the claimant entitled to it, the court shall enter an order accordingly. The order divests the interests of the State in or to the property, but no interest, income or other cost of any kind may be taxed against the State.

6. If any property has been sold as provided in this chapter after the judgment of escheat, the petitioner is entitled to the proceeds of the sale less the cost of the sale without any interest, income or other cost to the State of any kind, in lieu of the property, and the court shall enter an order accordingly.

7. All persons, except minors and incapacitated persons, who fail to appear and file their petitions within the time limited in subsection 1 are barred forever. Minors and incapacitated persons may appear and file their petitions at any time within 5 years after their respective disabilities are removed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 133.045 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 133 / Section 133.045
Disposition of certain tangible personal property by reference to list or statement; requirements
Status: in_force

1. Whether or not the provisions relating to electronic wills and holographic wills apply, a will may refer to a written statement or list, including, without limitation, a written statement or list contained in an electronic record, to dispose of items of tangible personal property not otherwise specifically disposed of by the will, other than money, evidences of indebtedness, documents of title, securities and property used in a trade or business.

2. To be admissible as evidence of the intended disposition, the statement or list must contain: (a) The date of its execution. (b) A title indicating its purpose. (c) A reference to the will to which it relates. (d) A reasonably certain description of the items to be disposed of and the names of the devisees. (e) The testator's handwritten signature or electronic signature.

3. The statement or list may be: (a) Referred to as a writing to be in existence at the time of the testator's death. (b) Prepared before or after the execution of the will. (c) Altered by the testator after its preparation. (d) A writing which has no significance apart from its effect upon the dispositions made by the will.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 148.195 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 148 / Section 148.195
Confirmation of sale: New appraisement; appraisal dispensed with under certain circumstances
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, no sale of personal property at private sale may be confirmed by the court unless the court is satisfied that the sum offered represents the fair market value of the property sold, nor unless the personal property has been appraised within 1 year before the time of sale. If it has not been appraised, a new appraisement must be had, as in the case of an original appraisement of personal property. This may be done at any time before the sale or confirmation thereof.

2. If the personal representative is the sole devisee or heir of the estate, or if all devisees or heirs consent in writing to sale without an appraisal, the requirement of an appraisal may be dispensed with.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 153.100 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 153 / Section 153.100
Appointment to fill vacancy
Status: in_force

1. The court in which the administration is pending may, at any time before final distribution of the trust, appoint a qualified person to fill a vacancy in the office of trustee under the will, whether resulting from death, declination, resignation, removal or otherwise, if the appointment is necessary to carry out the trust. A person who is named in the will to fill the vacancy has priority for appointment.

2. The appointment may be made by the court upon the petition of an interested person. Upon the filing of the petition, the clerk shall set it for hearing and the petitioner shall give notice to all interested persons for the period and in the manner provided in NRS 155.010 .

3. The court may appoint a temporary trustee without notice if necessary to preserve the trust estate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 141.130 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 141 / Section 141.130
Hearing for removal of personal representative; powers of court
Status: in_force

1. If the personal representative fails to appear as required by the citation, or if the personal representative appears and the court is satisfied that good grounds exist for removal, the letters of the personal representative must be revoked, and new letters must issue.

2. In proceedings for the removal of a personal representative, the court may compel the attendance of the personal representative by proper process, and may require the personal representative to answer questions, on oath, relating to the administration, and, upon refusal to do so, may commit the personal representative to jail until the personal representative obeys or may revoke the letters, or both.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 151.120 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 151 / Section 151.120
When gift before death not deemed advancement
Status: in_force

No gift or grant shall be deemed to have been made as an advancement unless:

1. So expressed in the gift or grant;

2. Charged in writing by the decedent as an advancement; or

3. Acknowledged in writing by the donee to be such.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.135 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.135
“Expenses of administration” defined
Status: in_force

“ Expenses of administration ” means funeral expenses and expenses actually and properly incurred by a personal representative in the administration of an estate, including, without limitation, expenses incurred for the maintenance or preservation of the assets of an estate, plus the fees of the personal representative, any attorney retained by the personal representative and any other consultant engaged by him or her.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 154.130 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 154 / Section 154.130
Person furnishing information entitled to percentage of value of recovered property
Status: in_force

Any person furnishing original information of any property escheatable to the State of Nevada, with the necessary evidence to sustain the information in that behalf, to the court of the county where the property is located, and to the Attorney General, shall be entitled to receive, upon the final recovery of the property, 5 percent of the value of the property so recovered; provided:

1. That the amount so received by the person furnishing the information shall not in the aggregate exceed the sum of $20,000 in any one case; and

2. That one person only shall be entitled to compensation for such service.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 148.050 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 148 / Section 148.050
Sale of property for certain purposes: No priority between personal and real property; method and order of sale
Status: in_force

In selling property to pay debts, devises, family allowance or expenses, there is no priority between personal and real property. When a sale of property of the estate is necessary for any such purpose, or when it is for the advantage, benefit and best interests of the estate and any interested persons that any property of the estate be sold, the personal representative may sell the property, either at public auction or private sale, using his or her discretion as to which property to sell first, except as otherwise provided in NRS 150.225 and 151.003 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.370 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.370
“Will” defined
Status: in_force

“Will” means a formal document that provides for the distribution of the property of a decedent upon the death of the decedent. The term includes a codicil and a testamentary instrument that merely appoints an executor, revokes or revises another will, nominates a guardian, or expressly excludes or limits the right of an individual or class to succeed to property of the decedent passing by intestate succession.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.250 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.250
“Order” defined
Status: in_force

“Order” includes a declaration, decree or judgment by a court and is a final judgment for all purposes, including an appeal under NRS 155.190 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 148.500 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 148 / Section 148.500
Authorization to exchange: Petition; notice
Status: in_force

If it appears advantageous to the estate to exchange any property of the estate for other property, the court may authorize the exchange, upon petition of the personal representative or of an interested person. The clerk shall set the petition for hearing, and the petitioner shall give notice of the hearing for the period and in the manner required by NRS 155.010 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 153.010 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 153 / Section 153.010
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter govern fiduciaries acting under trusts, wills and court orders in estate proceedings, whether the estate has been distributed or proceedings are now pending.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.225 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.225
“Lien” defined
Status: in_force

“Lien” means a charge upon property for the satisfaction of a debt, including an obligation not satisfied, a judgment, unpaid taxes and an unpaid obligation for materials or labor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 147.170 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 147 / Section 147.170
Reference of controversy
Status: in_force

1. If the personal representative doubts the correctness of any claim filed, the personal representative may enter into an agreement in writing with the claimant to refer the matter in controversy to some disinterested person, as a master, to be approved by the court, and the agreement and approval must be filed with the clerk. The court shall enter an order referring the matter in controversy to the person so selected, or if the parties consent, the matter may be heard by the court.

2. The master must hear and determine the matter and make a report to the court.

3. The same proceedings must be had in all respects, and the master has the same powers, is entitled to the same compensation and is subject to the same control as in other cases of reference.

4. The court may remove the master, appoint another, set aside or confirm the report, and adjudge costs, as in actions against personal representatives, and the judgment of the court thereon is as valid and effectual, in all respects, as if the judgment had been entered in an action commenced by ordinary process.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 147.110 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 147 / Section 147.110
Examination of claims by personal representative: Allowance or rejection; effect of failure to act on claims; untimely claims
Status: in_force

1. Within 15 days after the time for filing claims has expired, as provided in this chapter, the personal representative shall examine all claims filed and shall either endorse on each claim an allowance or rejection, with the day and the year thereof, or shall file a notice of allowance or rejection with the date and the year thereof, and the notice of allowance or rejection must be attached to the claim allowed or rejected and filed with the clerk.

2. If a personal representative refuses or neglects to endorse on a claim an allowance or rejection within 15 days, as specified in this section, or does not file a notice of allowance or rejection, the claim shall be deemed rejected, but the personal representative may, nevertheless, allow the claim at any time before the filing of the final account.

3. A personal representative need not allow or reject a claim that was not timely filed unless the court otherwise orders.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 138.020 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 138 / Section 138.020
Qualifications of executor; letters with will annexed
Status: in_force

1. No person is qualified to serve as an executor who, at the time the will is probated: (a) Is under the age of majority; (b) Has been convicted of a felony, unless the court determines that such a conviction should not disqualify the person from serving in the position of an executor; (c) Upon proof, is adjudged by the court disqualified to execute the duties of executor by reason of conflict of interest, drunkenness, improvidence, lack of integrity or understanding or other compelling reason; or (d) Is a bank not authorized to do business in the State of Nevada, unless it associates as coexecutor a bank authorized to do business in this State. An out-of-state bank is qualified to appoint a substitute executor, pursuant to NRS 138.045 , without forming such an association, but any natural person so appointed must be a resident of this State.

2. If a disqualified person is named as the sole executor in a will, or if all persons so named are disqualified or renounce their right to act, or fail to appear and qualify, letters of administration with the will annexed must issue.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 150.350 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 150 / Section 150.350
Property not possessed by personal representative: Recovery from person in possession or interested in estate; court may direct payment; expenses
Status: in_force

1. If any property required to be included in the gross estate does not come into the possession of the personal representative, the personal representative shall recover from whoever is in possession, or from the persons interested in the estate, the proportionate amount of the tax payable by the persons interested in the estate with which the persons interested in the estate are chargeable. The court may direct the payment of that amount by those persons to the personal representative.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 also apply to persons in possession of or interested in real or personal property located in or subject to administration in another state and required to be included in the gross estate of a resident of this State, unless the other state refuses to enforce the apportionment, in which case apportionment may be made in accordance with the law which would be applied by the other state.

3. A person interested in the estate from whom apportionment is required under subsections 1 and 2 must also be charged with the amount of reasonable expenses, including the personal representative's and attorney's fees, in connection with the determination of the tax and the apportionment thereof. Those expenses must be determined and collected in like manner as the tax.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.520 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.520
Continuation of partnership or other business
Status: in_force

1. Subject to the partnership agreement, the applicable provisions of chapter 87, 87A or 88 of NRS and the decedent's will, the personal representative who has limited authority or full authority has the power to continue as a general partner in any partnership in which the decedent was a general partner at the time of death.

2. Subject to the operating agreement, the applicable provisions of chapter 86 of NRS and the decedent's will, the personal representative who has limited authority or full authority has the power to continue as a manager or managing member in any limited-liability company in which the decedent was a manager or managing member at the time of death.

3. The personal representative who has limited authority or full authority has the power to continue operation of any of the following: (a) An unincorporated business or joint venture in which the decedent was engaged at the time of death. (b) An unincorporated business or joint venture which was wholly or partly owned by the decedent at the time of death.

4. The personal representative who has limited authority or full authority has the power to continue to exercise any shareholder, partnership or membership rights owned by the decedent at the time of death to which the personal representative has succeeded during the administration of the estate.

5. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, the personal representative may exercise the powers described in subsections 1 to 4, inclusive, without giving notice of the proposed action pursuant to NRS 143.700 to 143.760 , inclusive.

6. The personal representative shall give notice of a proposed action pursuant to NRS 143.700 to 143.760 , inclusive, if the personal representative continues as a general partner under subsection 1 or a manager or managing member under subsection 2, or continues the operation of any unincorporated business or joint venture under subsection 3, for a period of more than 6 months after the date on which letters are first issued to a personal representative.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.600 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.600
Exercise of powers by personal representative
Status: in_force

The personal representative who has limited authority or full authority may exercise the powers described in NRS 143.600 to 143.655 , inclusive, without giving notice of the proposed action pursuant to NRS 143.700 to 143.760 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.235 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.235
“Mortgage” defined
Status: in_force

“Mortgage” means a conveyance, agreement or arrangement in which property is encumbered or used as security.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.365 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.365
Authority to administer estate without court supervision; request for court supervision
Status: in_force

1. Subject to the limitations and conditions of NRS 143.300 to 143.815 , inclusive, a personal representative who has been granted authority to administer the estate pursuant to NRS 143.300 to 143.815 , inclusive, may administer the estate as provided pursuant to NRS 143.300 to 143.815 , inclusive, without court supervision, but in all other respects, the personal representative shall administer the estate in the same manner as a personal representative who has not been granted authority to administer the estate pursuant to NRS 143.300 to 143.815 , inclusive.

2. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1, the personal representative may obtain court supervision of any action to be taken by the personal representative during administration of the estate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 148.180 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 148 / Section 148.180
Sale of securities: Authorized by will or consent of devisees or heirs; authorized by court
Status: in_force

1. If the sale of securities is authorized by will or by consent of the devisees or heirs to whom the securities are to be distributed, the securities may be sold without notice, and title passes without confirmation, if the securities are sold upon an established securities exchange.

2. All other securities may be sold upon obtaining an order of the court. Upon the filing of a petition requesting such an order, the clerk shall set the matter for hearing and the petitioner shall give notice for the period and in the manner required by NRS 155.010 , but the court may shorten the period or dispense with notice.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 132.287 — NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 132 / Section 132.287
“Record” defined
Status: in_force

“Record” means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium, or that is stored in an electronic medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.