Nevada § 159.173 - Transfer of property of protected person not ademption
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.173 — Transfer of property of protected person not ademption, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 159.173. Transfer of property of protected person not ademption
If a guardian of the estate sells or transfers any real or personal property that
is specifically devised or bequeathed by the protected person or which is held by
the protected person as a joint tenancy, designated as being held by the protected
person in trust for another person or held by the protected person as a revocable
trust and the protected person had the capacity to make a will or create the interest
at the time the will or interest was created, but did not have the capacity to make
a will or create the interest at the time of the sale or transfer and never executed
a valid later will or changed the manner in which the protected person held the interest,
the devisee, beneficiary or legatee may elect to take the proceeds of the sale or
other transfer of the interest, specific devise or bequest.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 159.173
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.173 cover?
Section 159.173 ("Transfer of property of protected person not ademption") 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 § 159.173?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.173" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 159.173 apply to my situation?
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