Nevada § 11.310 - Death of person entitled to bring action before limitation expires; death of person against whom an action may be brought

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 11.310 — Death of person entitled to bring action before limitation expires; death of person against whom an action may be brought, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 11.310. Death of person entitled to bring action before limitation expires; death of person against whom an action may be brought

1. If the person entitled to bring an action dies before the expiration of the time

limited for the commencement thereof, and the cause of action survives, an action

may be commenced by the person’s representatives, after the expiration of that time,

and within 1 year from the person’s death. 2. If a person against whom an action may be brought dies before the expiration of

the time limited for the commencement thereof, and the cause of action survives, an

action may be commenced against the person’s executors or administrators after the

expiration of that time, and within 1 year after the issuing of letters testamentary

or of administration; provided: (a) The final account of such executor or administrator in the estate of such decedent

be not sooner filed, and that a claim therefor be presented as required by the law

governing estates of deceased persons. (b) That no real estate of a deceased person shall be liable for the debts of the

deceased person other than recorded encumbrances, unless letters testamentary or of

administration be granted within 3 years from the date of the death of such decedent,

any law to the contrary notwithstanding.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 11.310

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 11.310 cover?

Section 11.310 ("Death of person entitled to bring action before limitation expires; death of person against whom an action may be brought") 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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