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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. A written will other than an electronic will may be revoked by:
(a) Burning, tearing, cancelling or obliterating the will, with the intention of revoking it, by the testator, or by some person in the presence and at the direction of the testator;
(b) Another will or codicil in writing, executed as prescribed in this chapter;
(c) An electronic will, executed as prescribed in this chapter; or
(d) An electronic revocation that meets the electronic requirements set forth in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 133.085.
2. An electronic will may be revoked by:
(a) A subsequent will, codicil, electronic will or other writing, executed as prescribed in this chapter, that revokes all or part of the electronic will expressly or by inconsistency;
(b) If the electronic will has been converted to a certified paper original, burning, tearing, cancelling or obliterating the certified paper original, with the intention of revoking the electronic will, by the testator, or by some person in the presence and at the direction of the testator; or
(c) An electronic revocation that meets the electronic requirements set forth in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 133.085.
3. This section does not prevent the revocation implied by law from subsequent changes in the condition or circumstances of the testator.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 12. Wills and Estates of Deceased Persons § 133.120. Other means of revocation - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-12-wills-and-estates-of-deceased-persons/nv-rev-st-133-120/
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