{"id":374795,"date":"2017-10-09T17:18:31","date_gmt":"2017-10-09T22:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/nevada-law\/nevada-estate-planning-laws.html"},"modified":"2023-10-04T10:48:55","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T15:48:55","slug":"nevada-estate-planning-laws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/nevada-law\/nevada-estate-planning-laws.html","title":{"rendered":"Nevada Estate Planning Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\n \n
\n \n
\n \n Nevada Estate Planning Laws\n <\/h1>\n \n Learn about your state’s laws by using the links below.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n
\n By Susan Buckner, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Bridget Molitor, JD<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
\n \n <\/i>\n Legally Reviewed\n <\/summary>\n\n
\n

This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n

\n \n <\/i>\n Fact-Checked\n <\/summary>\n\n
\n

The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n<\/section>\n

Nevada is one of the best states to live for people who want to protect their assets and pass them along to family members in the future. Nevada laws are very different from most other states concerning wills and trusts. This is important when you want to protect your assets, provide for your family, and ensure your wishes are met when you’re unable to communicate them yourself.<\/p>\r\n

FindLaw’s section on Nevada estate planning laws describes these laws in detail, with links to the most recent Nevada state codes.<\/p>\r\n

Nevada Wills<\/h2>\r\n

Although writing your last will and testament sounds like something your great-grandfather did, it’s just as important now as it was a hundred years ago. Your "last will" may not be a final document, depending on when you make it, but you should have something that tells your loved ones how you want your property divided after your death.<\/p>\r\n

There are DIY estate planning options<\/a> available for simple wills. If your situation is more complex, you should consult legal counsel before completing your will.<\/p>\r\n

What Makes a Nevada Will Valid?<\/h3>\r\n

In Nevada, as in every state, there are specific requirements<\/a> for a valid will. If you don’t follow them, your will can be contested, or challenged, after you die.<\/p>\r\n

In Nevada, a will must:<\/p>\r\n