Nevada § 136.070 - Persons qualified to petition for probate
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 136.070 — Persons qualified to petition for probate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 136.070. Persons qualified to petition for probate
1. A personal representative or devisee named in a will, or any other interested person,
may, at any time after the death of the testator, petition the court having jurisdiction
to have the will proved, whether the will is in the possession of that person or not,
or is lost or destroyed, or is beyond the jurisdiction of the State. 2. A personal representative named in a will, though not in possession of the will,
may present a petition to the district court having jurisdiction, requesting that
the person in possession of the will be required to produce it so that it may be admitted
to probate and letters may be issued.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 136.070
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 136.070 cover?
Section 136.070 ("Persons qualified to petition for probate") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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