Nevada § 163.008 - Validity of trust created in relation to real property; recordation
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 163.008 — Validity of trust created in relation to real property; recordation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 163.008. Validity of trust created in relation to real property; recordation
1. A trust created in relation to real property is not valid unless it is created
by operation of law or is evidenced by: (a) A written instrument signed by the trustee, or by the agent of the trustee if
the agent is authorized in writing to do so; or (b) A written instrument, including, without limitation, an electronic trust, conveying
the trust property and signed by the settlor, or by the agent of the settlor if the
agent is authorized in writing to do so. 2. Such a trust may be recorded in the office of the county recorder in the county
where all or a portion of the real property is located. 3. This section must not be construed to require a declaration by an owner of property
pursuant to NRS 163.002 that specifically identified real property is held in trust to be in writing. As used in this subsection, “ specifically identified real property ” includes property that is identified by legal description, street address or the
applicable assessor's parcel number.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 163.008
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 163.008 cover?
Section 163.008 ("Validity of trust created in relation to real property; recordation") 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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