Nevada § 151.240 - Subsequent administration; limitation on reopening estate
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 151.240 — Subsequent administration; limitation on reopening estate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 151.240. Subsequent administration; limitation on reopening estate
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the final settlement of an estate
does not prevent: (a) The reopening of the estate for the purpose of administering other property which
has been discovered or for correcting errors made in the description of the property
administered. (b) The subsequent issuance of letters if it becomes necessary or proper for any cause
that letters should again be issued. 2. In the absence of fraud, an estate must not be reopened based upon the discovery
of: (a) A will, if the estate was administered as if the decedent had died intestate;
or (b) A will dated later than the will that was probated.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 151.240
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 151.240 cover?
Section 151.240 ("Subsequent administration; limitation on reopening estate") 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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