Nevada Revised Statutes Section 133.115 - Wills and Estates of Deceased Persons

Revocation of provisions in favor of former spouse on divorce or annulment; exceptions. Divorce or annulment of the marriage of the testator revokes every devise, beneficial interest or designation to serve as personal representative given to the testator’s former spouse in a will executed before the entry of the decree of divorce or annulment unless otherwise:

1. Provided in a property or separation agreement which is approved by the court in the divorce or annulment proceedings; or

2. Ordered by the court in the divorce or annulment proceedings,

Êand the will takes effect in the same manner as if the former spouse had died before the testator.

Last modified: February 25, 2006