Nevada § 133.040 - Valid wills: Requirements of writing, subscription, witnesses and attestation
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 133.040 — Valid wills: Requirements of writing, subscription, witnesses and attestation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 133.040. Valid wills: Requirements of writing, subscription, witnesses and attestation
No will executed in this State, except such electronic wills or holographic wills
as are mentioned in this chapter, is valid unless it is in writing and signed by the
testator, or by an attending person at the testator's express direction, and attested
by at least two competent witnesses who subscribe their names to the will in the presence
of the testator.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 133.040
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 133.040 cover?
Section 133.040 ("Valid wills: Requirements of writing, subscription, witnesses and attestation") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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