Nevada § 120.220 - Power to disclaim; general requirements; when irrevocable
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 120.220 — Power to disclaim; general requirements; when irrevocable, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 120.220. Power to disclaim; general requirements; when irrevocable
1. A person may disclaim, in whole or part, any interest in or power over property,
including a power of appointment. A person may disclaim the interest or power even if its creator imposed a spendthrift
provision or similar restriction on transfer or a restriction or limitation on the
right to disclaim. 2. Except to the extent a fiduciary's right to disclaim is expressly restricted or
limited by another statute of this State or by the instrument creating the fiduciary
relationship, a fiduciary may disclaim, in whole or part, any interest in or power
over property, including a power of appointment, whether acting in a personal or representative
capacity. A fiduciary may disclaim the interest or power even if its creator imposed a spendthrift
provision or similar restriction on transfer or a restriction or limitation on the
right to disclaim, or an instrument other than the instrument that created the fiduciary
relationship imposed a restriction or limitation on the right to disclaim. 3. To be effective, a disclaimer must be in a writing or other record, declare the
disclaimer, describe the interest or power disclaimed, be signed by the person making
the disclaimer and be delivered or filed in the manner provided in NRS 120.290 . As used in this subsection: (a) “ Record ” means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an
electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form; and (b) “ Signed ” means, with present intent to authenticate or adopt a record, to: (1) Execute or adopt a tangible symbol; or (2) Attach to or logically associate with the record an electronic sound, symbol or
process. 4. A partial disclaimer may be expressed as a fraction, percentage, monetary amount,
term of years, limitation of a power or any other interest or estate in the property. 5. A disclaimer becomes irrevocable when it is delivered or filed pursuant to NRS 120.290 or when it becomes effective as provided in NRS 120.230 to 120.280 , inclusive, whichever occurs later. 6. A disclaimer made under this chapter is not a transfer, assignment or release.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 120.220
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 120.220 cover?
Section 120.220 ("Power to disclaim; general requirements; when irrevocable") 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.
How do I cite Nevada § 120.220?
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