Nevada § 153.020 - Retention of jurisdiction by court after final distribution
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 153.020 — Retention of jurisdiction by court after final distribution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 153.020. Retention of jurisdiction by court after final distribution
1. If a life estate or estate for years is created by or under any will to continue
after distribution of the estate, the court does not lose jurisdiction of the estate,
life estate or estate for years by final distribution of the estate, but retains jurisdiction
of it until the distribution of the residue of the life estate or estate for years
to those entitled to it is complete. Proof of distribution of the residue may be made upon petition of any person entitled
to share in the distribution of the life estate or estate for years, which terminates
the jurisdiction of the court upon decree of the court. The court does not retain jurisdiction over a testamentary trust created by or under
a will after distribution of that portion of the estate to such a testamentary trust. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1, before the entry of an order granting
final distribution of the estate, the court may consider a petition filed by the trustee
or any beneficiary of the testamentary trust requesting the court to retain jurisdiction
of the testamentary trust and, upon good cause shown, the court may order such continued
jurisdiction. Such a petition must be filed with the clerk of the court before the hearing on
the petition for final distribution of the estate and must be served on all interested
persons in accordance with NRS 155.010 . 3. This section must not be construed to limit the ability of an interested person
to subsequently seek submission of a testamentary trust to the jurisdiction of the
court pursuant to NRS 164.010 .
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 153.020
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 153.020 cover?
Section 153.020 ("Retention of jurisdiction by court after final distribution") 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 § 153.020?
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