Nevada § 123.230 - Control of community property
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 123.230 — Control of community property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 123.230. Control of community property
A spouse may, by written power of attorney, give to the other the complete power to
sell, convey or encumber any property held as community property or either spouse,
acting alone, may manage and control community property, whether the community property
was acquired before, on or after July 1, 1975, with the same power of disposition
as the acting spouse has over his or her separate property, except that: 1. Neither spouse may devise or bequeath more than one-half of the community property. 2. Neither spouse may make a gift of community property without the express or implied
consent of the other. 3. Neither spouse may sell, convey or encumber the community real property unless
both join in the execution of the deed or other instrument by which the real property
is sold, conveyed or encumbered, and the deed or other instrument must be acknowledged
by both. 4. Neither spouse may purchase or contract to purchase community real property unless
both join in the transaction of purchase or in the execution of the contract to purchase. 5. Neither spouse may create a security interest, other than a purchase-money security
interest as defined in NRS 104.9103 , in, or sell, community household goods, furnishings or appliances unless both join
in executing the security agreement or contract of sale, if any. 6. Neither spouse may acquire, purchase, sell, convey or encumber the assets, including
real property and goodwill, of a business where both spouses participate in its management
without the consent of the other. If only one spouse participates in management, he or she may, in the ordinary course
of business, acquire, purchase, sell, convey or encumber the assets, including real
property and goodwill, of the business without the consent of the nonparticipating
spouse.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 123.230
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 123.230 cover?
Section 123.230 ("Control of community property") 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 § 123.230?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 123.230" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nevada official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.
How does Nevada § 123.230 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Nevada can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Nevada.