Nevada § 143.140 Discharging debtor of estate, compromising claims and renewing obligations: Procedure

Nevada Statutes

§ 143.140 — Discharging debtor of estate, compromising claims and renewing obligations: Procedure

Nevada § 143.140

Title 12WILLS AND ESTATES OF DECEASED PERSONS

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ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES GENERALLY

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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.140 (2026).

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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 s

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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 .