Nevada § 156.140 - Petition for administration or probate; contents and verification of petition; appointment of day for hearing
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 156.140 — Petition for administration or probate; contents and verification of petition; appointment of day for hearing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 156.140. Petition for administration or probate; contents and verification of petition; appointment of day for hearing
1. If a petition is presented to the court having jurisdiction, as provided in NRS 156.130 , by a missing person’s spouse or any of the missing person’s family or friends, representing
that the missing person’s whereabouts has been for the required period and still is
unknown and that the missing person left an estate which requires administration,
the clerk of the court shall appoint a day for hearing the petition, not less than
3 months from the date of filing. 2. The petition may be for administration of the estate or probate of the will of
the missing person, as the case may be, and must be verified to the best knowledge
and belief of the petitioner. 3. The petition must set forth a statement of facts as required in the case of administration
of estates of deceased persons and must contain allegations as to the last known place
of residence of the missing person, when the missing person disappeared therefrom,
the fact that the missing person has not been heard from by the person most likely
to hear, naming the person and his or her relationship, for a period of 3 years or
more, and the fact that the missing person’s whereabouts is unknown to the person
and the petitioner.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 156.140
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 156.140 cover?
Section 156.140 ("Petition for administration or probate; contents and verification of petition; appointment of day for hearing") 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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