‘Claim,’ in respect to the estate of a decedent, includes a liability of the decedent, whether arising in contract, in tort or otherwise, that arises before the death of the decedent.

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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 132.065

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.