Nevada § 154.010 - When estates escheat; escheated estates must be used for educational purposes
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 154.010 — When estates escheat; escheated estates must be used for educational purposes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 154.010. When estates escheat; escheated estates must be used for educational purposes
An estate escheats to and is vested in the State of Nevada for educational purposes
if any person dies or has died, within this State, seised of any real or personal
estate, and leaving no heirs, representatives or devisees capable of inheriting or
holding the estate, and in all cases where there is no owner of the estate capable
of holding it. Any balance remaining in a retired employee's or beneficiary's individual account
under the Public Employees' Retirement System or the Judicial Retirement System established
pursuant to chapter 1A of NRS is not an estate within the meaning of this chapter.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 154.010
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 154.010 cover?
Section 154.010 ("When estates escheat; escheated estates must be used for educational purposes") 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 § 154.010?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 154.010 apply to my situation?
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