Nevada § 12.120 - Unknown heirs to real property may be made parties; allegations and proof that names and residences of heirs are unknown
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§ 12.120. Unknown heirs to real property may be made parties; allegations and proof that names and residences of heirs are unknown
1. In any action in which the title to real property situate in this state is involved
in which the heir or heirs, or any thereof, of a deceased person may be necessary
or proper party or parties defendant and the name or names and place or places of
residence of which heir or heirs are unknown to the plaintiff or plaintiffs, such
heir or heirs may be made a party or parties defendant by being described in the complaint
and summons as the unknown heir or heirs of such deceased person, giving the name
and last place of residence of such deceased person, with any further description
that may be necessary to reasonably identify the deceased person. 2. In any such action the plaintiff or plaintiffs shall allege in the complaint, and
prove at the trial, that diligent search and inquiry have been made by or in behalf
of the plaintiff or plaintiffs to ascertain the name or names, and place or places
of residence of such heir or heirs, without success, and that the same are and remain
unknown to the plaintiff or plaintiffs.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 12.120
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 12.120 cover?
Section 12.120 ("Unknown heirs to real property may be made parties; allegations and proof that names and residences of heirs are unknown") 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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