Can someone challenge an intestate succession after the estate has already been distributed?

The answer to whether someone can challenge an intestate succession after the estate has already been distributed in Nevada depends on the type of challenge. In Nevada, intestate succession is the process of distributing a deceased person’s estate if they did not leave a valid will. Generally, if someone wants to challenge the validity of the intestate succession, they must do so before the estate has been distributed. This means that if someone has a legal claim against the deceased’s estate, they must file it before it is distributed to the heirs in accordance with the state’s intestate succession laws. After the estate has been distributed, it is difficult to take it back if someone challenges the validity of the succession. However, if the challenge is more related to how the estate was managed and distributed after the intestate succession was approved, then it may be possible to challenge the estate even after it is distributed. For example, if the administrator of the estate mishandled or mismanaged the estate, then a claim can be made even after it has been divided. The best way to determine if a claim can be made is to contact an experienced attorney who specializes in estate law. They can advise if the claim should have been filed before the estate was distributed, and if so, how to handle it.

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