Nevada § 144.060 - Status of claim against personal representative
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 144.060 — Status of claim against personal representative, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 144.060. Status of claim against personal representative
The discharge or devise in a will of a receivable or demand due the testator from
any person named as personal representative in the will, or from any other person,
is not valid against the creditors of the decedent, but must be construed as a specific
devise only of the receivable or demand. The amount must be included in the inventory and, if necessary, be applied in payment
of claims of creditors of the decedent. If not necessary for that purpose, it must be disposed of in the same manner as other
specific devises.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 144.060
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 144.060 cover?
Section 144.060 ("Status of claim against personal representative") 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 § 144.060?
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