Nevada § 41B.310 - Governing instruments
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 41B.310 — Governing instruments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41B.310. Governing instruments
1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 41B.320 , a killer of a decedent forfeits any appointment, nomination, power, right, property,
interest or benefit that, pursuant to the provisions of a governing instrument executed
by the decedent or any other person, accrues or devolves to the killer based upon
the death of the decedent. 2. In addition to any forfeiture required by subsection 1, if a governing instrument
provides for the payment of certain benefits only upon the death of a decedent, a
killer of the decedent forfeits any right or interest that the killer is entitled
to assert against those benefits on the basis that community property was used, in
whole or in part, to purchase the governing instrument or to pay one or more contributions
or premiums that were related to the governing instrument. 3. If a killer of a decedent forfeits any appointment, nomination, power, right, property,
interest or benefit pursuant to this section, the provisions of each governing instrument
affected by the forfeiture must be treated as if the killer had predeceased the decedent.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 41B.310
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 41B.310 cover?
Section 41B.310 ("Governing instruments") 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 § 41B.310?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 41B.310" (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?
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How does Nevada § 41B.310 apply to my situation?
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