Nevada § 133.085 - Electronic will
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 133.085 — Electronic will, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 133.085. Electronic will
1. An electronic will is a will of a testator that: (a) Is created and maintained in an electronic record; and (b) Contains the date and the electronic signature of the testator and which includes,
without limitation, at least one of the following: (1) An authentication characteristic of the testator; (2) The electronic signature and electronic seal of an electronic notary public, placed
thereon in the presence of the testator and in whose presence the testator placed
his or her electronic signature thereon; or (3) The electronic signatures of two or more attesting witnesses, placed thereon in
the presence of the testator and in whose presence the testator placed his or her
electronic signature thereon. 2. Every person of sound mind over the age of 18 years may, by last electronic will,
dispose of all of his or her estate, real and personal, but the estate is chargeable
with the payment of the testator's debts. 3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 133.085 to 133.088 , inclusive, and 133.300 to 133.340 , inclusive, all questions relating to the force, effect, validity and interpretation
of an electronic will that complies with the provisions of NRS 133.085 to 133.088 , inclusive, and 133.300 to 133.340 , inclusive, must be determined in the same manner as a will executed in accordance
with NRS 133.040 . 4. The provisions of this section do not apply to a trust other than a trust contained
in an electronic will. 5. As used in this section: (a) “ Authentication characteristic ” means a characteristic of a certain person that is unique to that person and that
is capable of measurement and recognition in an electronic record as a biological
aspect of or physical act performed by that person. Such a characteristic may consist of a fingerprint, a retinal scan, voice recognition,
facial recognition, video recording, a digitized signature or other commercially reasonable
authentication using a unique characteristic of the person. (b) “ Digitized signature ” means a graphical image of a handwritten signature that is created, generated or
stored by electronic means. (c) “Electronic seal” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 240.187 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 133.085
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 133.085 cover?
Section 133.085 ("Electronic will") 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 § 133.085?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 133.085" (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 § 133.085 apply to my situation?
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