NRS
140.020 Notice and order of appointment; order not appealable.
1. The appointment of a special
administrator may be made at chambers or in open court, and without notice or
upon such notice to such interested persons as the court deems reasonable, and must
be made by entry upon the minutes of the court or by written order signed and
filed, which must specify the powers to be exercised by the special
administrator.
2. Upon the filing of the order, and after
the person appointed has given bond if fixed by the court, the clerk shall
issue special letters of administration, with a copy of the order attached.
3. In making the appointment of a special
administrator, the court:
(a) Must appoint a person who satisfies the
qualifications set forth in NRS 139.010;
and
(b) May give preference to the person or persons
entitled to letters testamentary or letters of administration, but no appeal
may be taken from the appointment.
[83:107:1941; 1931 NCL § 9882.83] + [84:107:1941;
1931 NCL § 9882.84]—(NRS A 1999,
2276; 2009,
1627)
Notes of Decisions
Nevada Paving, Inc. v. Callahan, 427 P.2d 383 (Nev. 1967).
· cites it 4× “NRS 140.020 expressly states that there shall be no appeal from an order appointing a special administrator, and Callahan reasons that it follows that an order refusing to vacate the appointment of a special administrator is likewise not appealable.”
Wolzinger v. Eighth Jud. Dist. Court, 773 P.2d 335 (Nev. 1989).
· cites it 2× “Petitioner’s claim has merit in light of NRS 140.020 which directs that the person entitled to letters testamentary or letters of administration shall be given preference.”
In Re: Est. Of Dalacas (Nev. 2022).
· cites it 2× “190 anticipates an appeal from general letters of administration, and that NRS 140.020 precludes an appeal from special letters of administration.”
— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 140.020(3) — 1 case
Wolzinger v. Eighth Jud. Dist. Court, 773 P.2d 335 (Nev. 1989).
“Petitioner’s claim has merit in light of NRS 140.020 which directs that the person entitled to letters testamentary or letters of administration shall be given preference.”
— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 140.020(3)(13) — 1 case
— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 140.020(3)(b) — 1 case
In Re: Est. Of Dalacas (Nev. 2022).
“190 anticipates an appeal from general letters of administration, and that NRS 140.020 precludes an appeal from special letters of administration.”
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