# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.065: Statute of limitations for cause of action of decedent

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T12_C143_S143.065

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.065
- **Heading:** Statute of limitations for cause of action of decedent
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 12 / Chapter 143 / Section 143.065

## Text

A statute of limitations running on a cause of action belonging to a decedent, that was not barred as of the date of death, does not bar the cause of action sooner than 1 year after the death. A cause of action that, but for this section, would be barred less than 1 year after the death of the decedent is barred after 1 year unless the running of the statute is tolled under other law.

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.010 Multiple personal representatives: Effect of absence, legal disability or conflict of interest; sufficiency of acts of majority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T12_C143_S143.010.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.020 Right to possession of decedent's property](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T12_C143_S143.020.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.030 Duty to take possession of estate and collect debts; exception for certain assets held by guardian](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T12_C143_S143.030.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.035 Duty to use reasonable diligence; report required if estate not closed within certain times; hearing and determinations by court](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T12_C143_S143.035.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.037 Duty to close estate within 18 months after appointment; exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T12_C143_S143.037.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.040 Rights of surviving partner](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T12_C143_S143.040.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.050 Continuing business of decedent; exception; prohibition on separate compensation for continuing business](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T12_C143_S143.050.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.060 Extent of power to sue and be sued](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T12_C143_S143.060.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.065 Statute of limitations for cause of action of decedent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T12_C143_S143.065.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.070 Actions by personal representative for conversion or trespass](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T12_C143_S143.070.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.080 Actions against personal representative for conversion or trespass](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T12_C143_S143.080.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.090 Action on bond of former personal representative](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T12_C143_S143.090.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.100 Action for conversion before letters granted](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T12_C143_S143.100.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 143.110 Procedure when conversion alleged: Citation; examination; allowance of necessary expenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T12_C143_S143.110.md)

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