Nevada § 136.180 - Proof of will by copy
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 136.180 — Proof of will by copy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 136.180. Proof of will by copy
1. If the will of a person is detained beyond the jurisdiction of the State, in a
court of any other state, country or jurisdiction, and cannot be produced for probate
in this State, a copy of the will may be admitted to probate in this State in lieu
thereof and has the same force and effect as would be required if the original will
were produced. 2. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, a subscribing witness may testify in person,
by deposition or by affidavit with respect to a copy of the executed will, and with
respect to the handwriting of the affiant as a witness, or the handwriting of the
testator or another witness, in the same way as he or she would if the original will
were available.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 136.180 cover?
Section 136.180 ("Proof of will by copy") 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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