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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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:
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LETTERS TESTAMENTARY / ADMINISTRATION
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On_________________________, 20______, the court entered an order admitting the decedent's will to probate and appointing [______________________________] as personal representative of the decedent's estate. The order includes: |
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[ ] full authority for the personal representative to administer the estate pursuant to the Independent Administration of Estates Act. |
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[ ] limited authority to administer the estate pursuant to the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (There is no authority, without court supervision, to: (1) sell or exchange real property; (2) grant an option to purchase real property; or (3) borrow money with the loan secured by an encumbrance upon real property.) |
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[ ] a directive for the establishment of a blocked account for sums in excess of $____________________; |
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[ ] a directive for the posting of a bond in the sum of $____________________; or |
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[ ] 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 $ ____________________. |
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The personal representative, after being duly qualified, may act and has the authority and duties of a personal representative. |
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In testimony of which, I have this date signed these letters and affixed the seal of the court. |
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CLERK OF THE COURT |
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By: ___________________________________ |
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Deputy Clerk
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Date: _________________________________ |
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OATH
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I, [______________________________], whose mailing address is ______________________________, solemnly affirm that I will faithfully perform according to law the duties of personal representative, 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. |
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___________________________________. |
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[ __________ ], Personal Representative
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SUBSCRIBED AND AFFIRMED |
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before me this_____ (day) of__________, 20_____. |
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By: ___________________________________. |
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NOTARY PUBLIC
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County of____________________, State of Nevada |
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 12. Wills and Estates of Deceased Persons § 143.800. Letters testamentary or letters of administration - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-12-wills-and-estates-of-deceased-persons/nv-rev-st-143-800/
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