NRS 164.033 Petition concerning conveyance, transfer or delivery of property of trust; notice of hearing; order; appeal.

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1. The trustee or an interested person may petition the court to enter an order:

(a)If the trustee is in possession of, or holds title to, property and the property or an interest in it is claimed by another.

(b)If the trustee has a claim to property and another holds title to or is in possession of the property.

(c)If property of the trust is subject to a claim of a creditor of the settlor of the trust.

2. The court shall not grant a petition under this section if it determines that the matter should be determined by civil action.

3. The petition must state facts showing that it is authorized under this section, the grounds of the petition, and the name and address of each person entitled to notice of the petition.

4. Upon the filing of the petition, the clerk shall set it for hearing and the petitioner shall give notice of the hearing, at least 30 days before the time set, to:

(a)All interested persons, including the Attorney General if the petition relates to a charitable trust, in the manner provided in NRS 155.010 .

(b)Each person claiming an interest in, or having title to or possession of the property, and any other person whose right, title or interest in or to the property would be affected by the granting of the petition, in the manner provided in NRS 155.040 .

(c)Any other person, and in the manner, directed by the court.

5. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, if the court is satisfied that a conveyance, transfer, delivery or other disposition should be made, the court shall enter an order directing the trustee or other person having title to or possession of the property to convey, transfer or deliver it to the person entitled thereto or granting other appropriate relief.

6. Any person aggrieved by an order entered pursuant to this section may appeal to the appellate court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the rules fixed by the Supreme Court pursuant to Section 4 of Article 6 of the Nevada Constitution within 30 days after the notice of the entry of the order by filing a notice of appeal with the clerk of the district court. The appellant shall mail a copy of the notice to each person who has appeared of record.