Nevada Revised Statutes
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 148.090 (2026)
Petition for order requiring sale
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NRS 148.090 Petition for order requiring sale. If
the personal representative neglects or refuses to sell any property of the
estate when it is necessary or when it is for the advantage, benefit and best
interests of the estate and interested persons, or if the personal
representative is directed by the will to sell the property, an interested
person may petition the court for an order requiring the personal
representative to sell. The clerk shall set the petition for hearing by the
court, and the petitioner shall give notice to the personal representative by
citation served at least 5 days before the hearing.
[143:107:1941; 1931 NCL § 9882.143]—(NRS A 1999, 2316)
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases, 1986–1991 · leading case: Matter of Est. of Kern, 823 P.2d 275 (Nev. 1991).
Matter of Est. of Kern, 823 P.2d 275 (Nev. 1991). “2d 338 (1986) (only a party with an actual interest has standing to petition for a sale under NRS 148.090). Although this type of action generally is filed by a third party, the executrix or administrator may seek a conveyance in the best interests of the estate.”
Washoe Broad. Co. v. Neuhoff, 726 P.2d 338 (Nev. 1986). “Cord, appellant Washoe Broadcasting Company petitioned the district court pursuant to NRS 148.090, for an order requiring the sale of the estate’s interest in the station to it.”
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