Nevada § 137.010 - Proceedings preliminary to trial
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 137.010 — Proceedings preliminary to trial, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 137.010. Proceedings preliminary to trial
1. The Attorney General or any interested person, including a devisee under a former
will, may contest the will by filing written grounds of opposition to the probate
thereof at any time before the hearing of the petition for probate. Personal notice must then be given by a citation directed to the heirs of the decedent
and to all interested persons, including minors and incapacitated persons, wherever
residing, directing them to plead to the contest within 30 days after service of the
citation in the manner provided in NRS 155.050 . 2. A person so served may interpose any defense or objection to the contest by any
motion authorized by the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure in civil actions. If the motion is granted, the court may allow the contestant 10 days within which
to amend the contest. If the motion is denied, the petitioner and other interested persons, within 10 days
after the receipt of written notice thereof, may jointly or separately answer the
contest. The times specified in this section may be extended by the court.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 137.010
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 137.010 cover?
Section 137.010 ("Proceedings preliminary to trial") 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.
How do I cite Nevada § 137.010?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 137.010 apply to my situation?
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