Nevada § 147.210 - Execution of judgment entered against decedent before decedent’s death; execution levied upon property of decedent during decedent’s lifetime; conversion of lien of attachment
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 147.210 — Execution of judgment entered against decedent before decedent’s death; execution levied upon property of decedent during decedent’s lifetime; conversion of lien of attachment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 147.210. Execution of judgment entered against decedent before decedent’s death; execution levied upon property of decedent during decedent’s lifetime; conversion of lien of attachment
1. If a judgment has been entered against the decedent in the decedent's lifetime,
no execution may issue after death, but a certified copy of the judgment must be attached
to the statement of claim filed with the clerk and must be acted on as any other claim. 2. If an execution has been levied upon any property of the decedent in the decedent's
lifetime, the property may be sold for the satisfaction of the judgment, and the officer
making the sale shall account to the personal representative for any surplus in his
or her hands. 3. The lien of an attachment may be converted into the lien of a judgment on property
in the estate subject to the lien of the attachment, with the same priority: (a) If the judgment debtor dies after entry of judgment; or (b) If judgment is entered after the death of the defendant, in the action in which the property was attached.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 147.210
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 147.210 cover?
Section 147.210 ("Execution of judgment entered against decedent before decedent’s death; execution levied upon property of decedent during decedent’s lifetime; conversion of lien of attachment") 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 § 147.210?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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