Nevada § 7.075 - Duties of attorney upon death of client being represented in pending action; sanctions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 7.075 — Duties of attorney upon death of client being represented in pending action; sanctions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7.075. Duties of attorney upon death of client being represented in pending action; sanctions
1. An attorney at law who represents any person who is a party to an action pending
before any court shall, within 90 days after the death of that person, file a notice
of death and a motion for substitution of a party with the court and cause a copy
of that notice and motion to be served upon every other party to the action. 2. The court may, upon motion, impose any sanctions it considers appropriate, including
costs and attorney's fees, against an attorney who fails to comply with the provisions
of subsection 1.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 7.075
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 7.075 cover?
Section 7.075 ("Duties of attorney upon death of client being represented in pending action; sanctions") 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 § 7.075?
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