Petition for modification or revocation of authority of personal representative; notice; court order.

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1. Any interested person may file a petition requesting that the court make either of the following orders:

(a) An order revoking the authority of the personal representative to continue administration of the estate pursuant to NRS 143.300 to 143.815, inclusive; or

(b) An order revoking the full authority of the personal representative to administer the estate pursuant to NRS 143.300 to 143.815, inclusive, and granting the personal representative limited authority to administer the estate pursuant to NRS 143.300 to 143.815, inclusive.

2. The petition must set forth the basis for the requested order.

3. The petitioner shall give notice for the period and in the manner provided in NRS 155.010.

4. If the court determines that good cause has been shown, the court shall make an order revoking the authority of the personal representative to continue administration of the estate pursuant to NRS 143.300 to 143.815, inclusive. Upon the making of the order, new letters must be issued without the authority to act pursuant to NRS 143.300 to 143.815, inclusive.

5. If the personal representative was granted full authority and the court determines that good cause has been shown, the court shall make an order revoking the full authority and granting the personal representative limited authority. Upon the making of the order, new letters must be issued indicating whether the personal representative is authorized to act pursuant to NRS 143.300 to 143.815, inclusive, and, if so authorized, whether the independent administration authority includes or excludes the power to do any of the following:

(a) Sell real property;

(b) Exchange real property;

(c) Grant an option to purchase real property; or

(d) Borrow money with the loan secured by an encumbrance upon real property.

(Added to NRS by 2011, 1438)


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