Nevada § 138.045 - Appointment of substitute executors and coexecutors
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 138.045 — Appointment of substitute executors and coexecutors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 138.045. Appointment of substitute executors and coexecutors
1. A person who is named as executor under a will, either alone or with another or
others, who is otherwise qualified to act under NRS 138.020 , may appoint a substitute if: (a) The person named in the will is unwilling or unable to undertake or continue the
execution of the will; and (b) The testator has not designated an alternate to serve in place of the named executor,
or the alternate designated in the will is unwilling or unable to serve. 2. A person named as alternate executor who is not disqualified under NRS 138.020 may appoint a substitute if: (a) The named alternate is unwilling or unable to undertake or continue the execution
of the will; and (b) A named executor is disqualified or has not designated a substitute within 30
days after being notified that the named alternate is unwilling or unable to serve. 3. A qualified person who alone is named as the executor under a will may appoint
a coexecutor if: (a) The person named is unwilling or unable to undertake or continue the sole execution
of the will; and (b) The testator has not designated an alternate to serve in place of the named executor,
or the named alternate is unwilling or unable to serve. 4. The substitute or coexecutor, unless otherwise disqualified under this chapter,
is entitled to letters testamentary in like manner as if the substitute or coexecutor
had been named in the will.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 138.045
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 138.045 cover?
Section 138.045 ("Appointment of substitute executors and coexecutors") 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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