Nevada § 144.040 - Inventory: Contents

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 144.040 — Inventory: Contents, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 144.040. Inventory: Contents

1. An inventory must include all the estate of the decedent, wherever situated, that

is subject to the jurisdiction of the court. 2. The inventory must contain: (a) All the estate of the decedent, real and personal. (b) A statement of all receivables, partnerships, and other interests, bonds, mortgages,

notes, and other securities for the payment of money, belonging to the decedent, specifying

the name of the debtor in each security, the date, the sum originally payable, any

endorsements with their dates, and the sum which, in the judgment of the appraiser,

may be collectible on each debt, interest or security. (c) Mortgages of any kind on the real and personal property of the estate. 3. The inventory must also show: (a) So far as can be ascertained, what portion of the estate is community property

and what portion is the separate property of the decedent. (b) An account of all money belonging to the decedent that has come into the possession

of the personal representative.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 144.040

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 144.040 cover?

Section 144.040 ("Inventory: Contents") 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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