NRS 136.090
Petition for probate: Requirements

  • effect of defect.

1.

A petition for the probate of a will and issuance of letters must state:

(a)

The jurisdictional facts;

(b)

Whether the person named as personal representative consents to act or renounces the right to letters;

(c)

The names and residences of the heirs, next of kin and devisees of the decedent, the age of any heir, next of kin or devisee who is a minor, and the relationship of the heirs and next of kin to the decedent, so far as known to the petitioner;

(d)

The character and estimated value of the property of the estate;

(e)

The name of the person for whom letters are requested, and whether the person has been convicted of a felony;

(f)

The name of any devisee who is deceased; and

(g)

How the district court in which the petition is being filed is a convenient forum to:

(1)

The person named as personal representative or trustee in the will; and

(2)

The heirs, devisees, interested persons or beneficiaries to the decedent or estate and their legal counsel.

2.

No defect of form or in the statement of jurisdictional facts actually existing voids the probate of a will.

Source: Section 136.090 — Petition for probate: Requirements; effect of defect., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-136.­html#NRS136Sec090.

Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

§ 136.090’s source at nv​.us