147.180 - Compromise of claim or action against estate: Petition; notice of hearing; execution of conveyances.

147.180  Compromise of claim or action against estate: Petition; notice of hearing; execution of conveyances.

      1.  After the time for the presentation of claims has expired, the personal representative, with the approval of the court, may compromise any claim against the estate or any action brought against the personal representative as such by the transfer of specific assets of the estate or otherwise.

      2.  To obtain such approval, the personal representative shall file a petition with the clerk showing the advantage of the compromise.

      3.  The clerk shall set the petition for hearing, and the personal representative shall give notice thereof for the period and in the manner required by NRS 155.010.

      4.  If, under this section, the court authorizes the transfer of real property of the estate, conveyances must be executed by the personal representative in the same manner as provided in NRS 148.280, and have the same force and effect as conveyances executed pursuant to that section.

      5.  A certified copy of the order authorizing the transfer must be recorded in the office of the recorder of the county in which the real property, or any portion thereof, is located.

      [127:107:1941; 1931 NCL § 9882.127]—(NRS A 1999, 2313)

      NRS 147.190  Reimbursement for costs.  If a judgment is recovered with costs against a personal representative, the costs must be allowed to the personal representative from the accounts of the administration, unless it appears that the action or proceeding in which the costs were taxed was prosecuted or resisted by the personal representative without cause.

      [133:107:1941; 1931 NCL § 9882.133]—(NRS A 1999, 2313)