Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.275
This is the official text of Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.275, part of Nevada’s Rev. Stat — part of the compiled statutory law of Nevada, published by the state as "Rev. Stat." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Action against estate for which letters of administration have not been issued
Official statutory text
1. Except as provided in subsection 2, no action can be maintained against an estate for which letters of administration have not been issued unless it is commenced within 3 years next after the death of the decedent.
2. This section does not affect: (a) Any lien created by a mortgage or deed of trust which is recorded or a security agreement which is filed. (b) The rights of any person who is in possession of personal property of the estate.
2. This section does not affect: (a) Any lien created by a mortgage or deed of trust which is recorded or a security agreement which is filed. (b) The rights of any person who is in possession of personal property of the estate.
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