Nevada Code § 140.010

Causes for appointment
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The
court shall appoint a special administrator to collect and take charge of the
estate of the decedent, in whatever county or counties the estate may be found,
and to exercise such other powers as may be necessary to preserve the estate or
any rights or privileges belonging to the decedent:
1. If there is a delay in granting letters
testamentary or letters of administration, from any cause.
2. If letters are granted irregularly.
3. If no sufficient bond is filed as
required by the court.
4. If no petition is filed for letters.
5. If an executor or administrator dies or
is suspended or removed, and the circumstances of the estate require the
immediate appointment of a personal representative.
6. If there may be no assets subject to
administration but good cause exists for the appointment of a personal
representative of the decedent.
7. In any other proper case.

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