1. Except as otherwise ordered by the court for good cause shown, an action or proceeding pending against a decedent at the time of the decedent’s death may not be continued against the decedent’s personal representative unless:
(a) A claim is first filed as provided in this chapter;
(b) The claim is rejected in whole or in part; and
(c) Within 60 days after notice of rejection is given, the claimant who is the plaintiff applies to the court in which the action or proceeding is pending for an order substituting the personal representative in the action or proceeding. This requirement applies only if the notice of rejection contains a statement that the claimant has 60 days within which to apply for an order of substitution.
2. No recovery may be allowed in an action against property in the estate of a decedent unless proof is made of compliance with this section.
[129:107:1941; 1931 NCL § 9882.129]—(NRS A 1999, 2310)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 147 - Presentation and Payment of Claims
NRS 147.010 - Notice to creditors.
NRS 147.030 - Filing of notice and affidavit of publication or certificate of mailing.
NRS 147.040 - Claims: Limit on time for filing.
NRS 147.050 - Claims of personal representative.
NRS 147.060 - Claims of district judge.
NRS 147.080 - Claims founded on written instrument or secured by mortgage or lien.
NRS 147.090 - Effect of statute of limitations.
NRS 147.100 - Actions and proceedings pending against decedent or property in estate of decedent.
NRS 147.120 - Status of approved claims.
NRS 147.140 - Vacancy in administration.
NRS 147.150 - Claims must be filed and rejected; exception for lien or mortgage.
NRS 147.160 - Offer of partial allowance of claim.
NRS 147.170 - Reference of controversy.
NRS 147.190 - Reimbursement for costs.
NRS 147.195 - Debts and charges of estate: Priority of payment.
NRS 147.200 - Status of judgment against estate.