139.070 - Discretion of the court. - Nevada Statutes

139.070  Discretion of the court.  When there are several persons equally entitled to the administration, the court may, in its discretion, grant letters to one or more of them.

      [51:107:1941; 1931 NCL § 9882.51]

      NRS 139.080  Failure to claim letters.  Letters of administration may be granted to any petitioner, even if it appears that there are other persons having priority for appointment, if the latter fail to appear and claim the issuance of letters to themselves after receiving due notice of the proceeding.

      [60:107:1941; 1931 NCL § 9882.60]—(NRS A 1999, 2273)