Nevada § 375.220 - Cases of priority; subordination to prior recorded lien and certain other debts
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 375.220 — Cases of priority; subordination to prior recorded lien and certain other debts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 375.220. Cases of priority; subordination to prior recorded lien and certain other debts
1. The amounts, including interest and penalties, required to be paid by any person
pursuant to this chapter must be satisfied first if: (a) The person is insolvent; (b) The person makes a voluntary assignment of his or her assets; (c) The estate of the person in the hands of executors, administrators or heirs, before
distribution, is insufficient to pay all the debts due from the deceased; or (d) The estate and effects of an absconding, concealed or absent person required to
pay any amount by force of such a revenue act are levied upon by process of law. 2. This section does not give the county recorder a preference over: (a) Any recorded lien that attached before the date when the amounts required to be
paid became a lien; or (b) Any costs of administration, funeral expenses, expenses of personal illness, family
allowances or debts preferred pursuant to federal law or wages as provided in NRS 147.195 .
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 375.220
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 375.220 cover?
Section 375.220 ("Cases of priority; subordination to prior recorded lien and certain other debts") 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 § 375.220?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 375.220 apply to my situation?
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