Nevada Code § 147.170

Reference of controversy
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1. If the personal representative doubts the
correctness of any claim filed, the personal representative may enter into an
agreement in writing with the claimant to refer the matter in controversy to
some disinterested person, as a master, to be approved by the court, and the
agreement and approval must be filed with the clerk. The court shall enter an
order referring the matter in controversy to the person so selected, or if the
parties consent, the matter may be heard by the court.
2. The master must hear and determine the
matter and make a report to the court.
3. The same proceedings must be had in all
respects, and the master has the same powers, is entitled to the same
compensation and is subject to the same control as in other cases of reference.
4. The court may remove the master, appoint
another, set aside or confirm the report, and adjudge costs, as in actions
against personal representatives, and the judgment of the court thereon is as
valid and effectual, in all respects, as if the judgment had been entered in an
action commenced by ordinary process.

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