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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 12. Wills and Estates of Deceased Persons § 136.010. Determination of proper court

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. Jurisdiction of the settlement of the estate of a decedent may be assumed in the district court of any county in this State if:

(a) The decedent was a resident of this State at the time of death; or

(b) Any part of the estate of the decedent is located in this State.

2. Venue of the settlement of the estate of a decedent is proper in any district court in this State. If an interested person objects to the venue on the basis of convenience, the court may determine the appropriate venue only after considering, in order of priority, the convenience of the forum to:

(a) Where the decedent resided at the time of death;

(b) Where the decedent owned real property;

(c) The preference of the person named as personal representative or trustee in the will; and

(d) The preference of the heirs, devisees, interested persons or beneficiaries to the decedent or estate and their legal counsel.

3. After a properly noticed hearing is held, the district court that first assumes jurisdiction of the settlement of an estate has exclusive jurisdiction of the settlement of that estate, including, without limitation:

(a) The proving of wills;

(b) The granting of letters; and

(c) The administration of the estate.

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