Nevada § 156.210 - Petition claiming death of missing person: Service; security for costs; trial of issue; order
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 156.210 — Petition claiming death of missing person: Service; security for costs; trial of issue; order, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 156.210. Petition claiming death of missing person: Service; security for costs; trial of issue; order
1. If any other person within 1 year after the appointment and qualification of the
representative files a petition claiming that the missing person died subsequent to
the commencement of the 3-year period provided herein, and the petitioner is entitled
to the property in the estate, or any portion thereof, as successor in interest to
the rights of the missing person, and if the petitioner causes a copy of the petition
to be served personally or by registered or certified mail upon the personal representative
of the estate and upon each of the heirs and devisees, the court shall determine the
truth of the facts contained in the petition. 2. The court may, upon application or on its own motion, require the claimant to give
security to be approved by the court for all costs and expenses involved in the hearing
and determination of the truth of the facts contained in the petition, in case the
hearing is decided adverse to the claimant. 3. If the hearing is decided in favor of the claimant, the court shall make and enter
such order as the circumstances require.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 156.210
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 156.210 cover?
Section 156.210 ("Petition claiming death of missing person: Service; security for costs; trial of issue; order") 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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