Nevada § 286.6766 - Payment in lump sum to spouse; exception
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 286.6766 — Payment in lump sum to spouse; exception, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 286.6766. Payment in lump sum to spouse; exception
Any spouse eligible for payments under the provisions of NRS 286.674 or 286.676 may elect to waive payment of a monthly allowance and to receive instead in a lump
sum a refund of all contributions to the Public Employees' Retirement Fund or the
Police and Firefighters' Retirement Fund made by a deceased member plus any contributions
made by a public employer in lieu of the employee's contributions, but if more than
one person is eligible for benefits on account of the contributions of any one deceased
member, no such lump-sum payment may be made.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 286.6766
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 286.6766 cover?
Section 286.6766 ("Payment in lump sum to spouse; exception") 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 § 286.6766?
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