Nevada Revised Statutes Section 138.020 - Wills and Estates of Deceased Persons

Qualifications of executor; letters with will annexed.

1. No person is qualified to serve as an executor who, at the time the will is probated:

(a) Is under the age of majority;

(b) Has been convicted of a felony relating to the position of an executor;

(c) Upon proof, is adjudged by the court disqualified to execute the duties of executor by reason of conflict of interest, drunkenness, improvidence or lack of integrity or understanding; or

(d) Is a bank not authorized to do business in the State of Nevada, unless it associates as coexecutor a bank authorized to do business in this state. An out-of-state bank is qualified to appoint a substitute executor, pursuant to NRS 138.045, without forming such an association, but any natural person so appointed must be a resident of this state.

2. If a disqualified person is named as the sole executor in a will, or if all persons so named are disqualified or renounce their right to act, or fail to appear and qualify, letters of administration with the will annexed must issue.

Last modified: February 25, 2006