Nevada § 253.050 - Compensation
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 253.050 — Compensation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 253.050. Compensation
1. For the administration of the estates of deceased persons: (a) Public administrators are entitled to be paid as other administrators or executors
are paid, subject to the provisions of NRS 245.043 . (b) Persons employed or contracted with pursuant to NRS 253.125 are entitled to be paid as other administrators or executors are paid. 2. The district attorneys of Humboldt, Lander, Lincoln, Storey and White Pine Counties
as ex officio public administrators and the Clerk of Carson City serving as Public
Administrator of Carson City may retain all fees provided by law received by them
as public administrators. 3. The public administrator or a person employed or contracted with pursuant to NRS 253.125 is entitled to compensation from the estate or from beneficiaries for the reasonable
value of his or her services performed in preserving the property of an estate of
a deceased person before the appointment of an administrator. Compensation must be set by the board of county commissioners. 4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a public administrator who does not
receive a salary pursuant to NRS 245.043 : (a) Is entitled to receive annual compensation, for the costs and expenses incident
to a public administrator, as set by the board of county commissioners and paid out
of the county fund; and (b) May retain all fees provided by law received by him or her as public administrator. 5. In a county where the office of public administrator has been abolished pursuant
to NRS 253.125 , any compensation or fees described in subsections 1 and 3 or otherwise provided
by law for the administration of an estate of a deceased person to which the person
employed or contracted with pursuant to NRS 253.125 is entitled must be paid into the county general fund.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 253.050
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 253.050 cover?
Section 253.050 ("Compensation") 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 § 253.050?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 253.050" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nevada official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.
How does Nevada § 253.050 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Nevada can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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