Nevada § 147.230 - Personal representative not chargeable with debts of estate except under written agreement
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 147.230 — Personal representative not chargeable with debts of estate except under written agreement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 147.230. Personal representative not chargeable with debts of estate except under written agreement
No personal representative is chargeable upon any special promise to assume liability
for damages or to pay the debts of the decedent from his or her own assets, unless
the agreement for that purpose, or some memorandum or note thereof, is in writing
and signed by the personal representative, or by some other person thereunto specially
authorized by the personal representative.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 147.230
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 147.230 cover?
Section 147.230 ("Personal representative not chargeable with debts of estate except under written agreement") 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 § 147.230?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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