Nevada § 11.275 - Action against estate for which letters of administration have not been issued

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 11.275 — Action against estate for which letters of administration have not been issued, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 11.275. Action against estate for which letters of administration have not been issued

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.

Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 11.275

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 11.275 cover?

Section 11.275 ("Action against estate for which letters of administration have not been issued") 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 § 11.275?

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Is this the official text of Nevada law?

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