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Nevada Electronic Signature Law

Understanding Nevada's recognition of electronic wills, electronic trusts, and digitally executed estate planning instruments.

7 Min ReadDecember 2024

§1NRS Electronic Wills

NRS 133.085 — Electronic will. An electronic will is a will of a testator that: is created and maintained in an electronic record; and contains the date and the electronic signature of the testator and which includes, without limitation, at least one of the following:

An authentication characteristic of the testator. (This can be accomplished by activating an "Electronic Signature" button within a secure login page.)

An electronic signature is an electronic sound, symbol or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record.

§2NRS Electronic Wills Defined

NRS 132.119 — "Electronic will" defined. "Electronic will" means an instrument, including, without limitation, a codicil, that is executed by a person in accordance with the requirements of NRS 133.085 and which disposes of the property of the person upon or after his or her death.

(Also see NRS 133.040 > Valid Wills Defined.)

§3NRS Electronic Signature Defined

NRS 132.118 — "Electronic signature" defined. "Electronic signature" means an electronic sound, symbol or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record.

§4NRS Electronic Trust Defined

NRS 163.0015 — "Electronic trust" defined. "Electronic trust" means a trust instrument that complies with the requirements of NRS 163.0095.

NRS 163.0095 — Electronic trust. An electronic trust is a trust instrument that: is created and maintained in an electronic record in such a manner that any alteration thereto is detectable; contains the electronic signature of the settlor and the date and time thereof; includes, without limitation, an authentication method which is attached to or logically associated with the trust instrument to identify the settlor or is electronically notarized in accordance with all applicable provisions of law; is subject to the provisions of chapter 719 of NRS; and meets the requirements set forth in this chapter for a valid trust. (See NRS 163.002)

The material above is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or investment advice. Engagements with RM Legacy Group are conducted under confidential terms in coordination with the family's counsel and fiduciaries.

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