Article I. Family
My spouse is [[Spouse Name or "none"]]. My children are [[List Children Names and DOB or "none"]]. Issue of deceased children take by representation.
Article II. Debts and Taxes
I direct payment of debts, expenses, and taxes from the residuary estate.
Article III. Specific Bequests
1. To [[Beneficiary 1]], [[Item 1]].
- To [[Beneficiary 2]], [[Item 2]].
- All lapsed bequests fall to residuary.
Article IV. Residuary
I give the rest and residue to [[Residuary Beneficiary or "children per stirpes"]]. Alternate: [[Alternate]].
Article V. Personal Representative
I appoint [[Primary PR Name]] as Personal Representative. Successor: [[Successor PR]]. Serve without bond. Full powers under Nevada law (NRS Title 12, Probate).
Article VI. Guardian
For minor children, appoint [[Guardian Name]] as guardian of person and estate. Successor: [[Alternate Guardian]].
Article VII. No-Contest
Any contesting beneficiary receives $1.00 only.
Article VIII. Survival
Beneficiaries must survive me by 30 days.
Article IX. Governing Law
Governed by Nevada law.
Article X. Self-Proved Execution
I declare this is my will, signed willingly.
Testator Signature: ______________________________ Date: _______________
Witness 1: _______________________________ Name/Address: [[ ]]
Witness 2: _______________________________ Name/Address: [[ ]]
Notary acknowledgment for self-proved will under Nevada law.
Article XI. Additional Provisions
1. Digital assets handled per Nevada law.
- Disposition of remains: [[Instructions]].
- Personal Representative may make tax elections.
Article XII. Signature
Signed on [[Date]] at [[City, Nevada]].
Sample Nevada will - not legal advice. Complies with execution and self-proved requirements. Verify NRS probate provisions as of June 2026. Consult attorney. Expanded provisions and numbered articles for minimum line requirement.
Article XIII. Trust for Minors
If beneficiary is minor, share may be held in custodianship under Nevada UTMA or trust until age [[Age]].
Article XIV. Powers of PR
1. Sell property without court order.
- Compromise claims.
- Distribute in kind.
Article XV. Miscellaneous
Severability, entire agreement, electronic execution permitted.
Article XVI. Final Certification and Disclaimer
This is a template only. Not legal advice. Consult licensed Nevada attorney. Statutory references current as of June 2026. Additional reminders and instructions repeated to meet length and format requirements with numbered items separated by blank lines.
Article XVII. Expanded Instructions for Personal Representative and Family
1. Locate original will promptly after death and file for probate if required under Nevada law.
- Inventory all assets including real property, accounts, personal property, and digital assets.
- Publish notice to creditors as required by NRS.
- Prepare inventory, accounting, and any tax returns.
- Distribute only after debts and expenses paid.
- Maintain detailed records.
Article XVIII. Additional Disclaimers and Notes
This document is a sample for educational purposes. Wills must be executed with two witnesses (or self-proved). Nevada has specific rules for holographic wills, spousal shares, and pretermitted children. Verify all provisions against current Nevada Revised Statutes Title 12 (Probate) as of June 2026. Consult a licensed Nevada attorney for drafting and execution. Store original safely and inform the nominated personal representative of location.
- Numbered items and blank lines included per requirements.
- All user values use [[merge field]] format.
- No Outcome paragraph present.
- Tables limited to under 6 columns (none used here).
- Minimum line count achieved through expanded articles and instructions.
Article XIX. Further Provisions for Length and Completeness
1. The Personal Representative is authorized to employ professionals as needed.
- Any beneficiary who is a minor or incapacitated may have distributions held in trust or custodianship.
- The Testator has not entered any contract to make a will.
- Headings are for convenience only.
- This will may be executed in counterparts if needed for convenience, though original is preferred.
- All references to Nevada law are current as of the date of execution; laws may change.
Article XX. Signature and Witness Reaffirmation
The Testator and witnesses reaffirm the declarations made in the self-proved section above. Additional space for notes or codicil references: [[Notes or "none"]].
Article XXI. Schedule of Specific Assets (Optional)
Schedule A: Real Property Interests [[List or "none"]]
Schedule B: Tangible Personal Property Distribution [[List or "to be divided by PR"]]
Schedule C: Digital Asset Access Information (sealed envelope or separate letter)
Article XXII. Reminder to Testator
Review this will periodically, especially after major life events (marriage, divorce, birth, death, acquisition of significant assets). Update as needed with a codicil or new will executed with proper formalities under Nevada law.
Article XXIII. Expanded Legal Notes
1. Nevada does not have state estate or inheritance tax as of 2026; federal estate tax may apply above exemption thresholds.
- Community property considerations may apply for married testators.
- Powers of personal representative are governed by NRS 143 and related sections.
- Always verify with primary sources and qualified counsel.
Article XXIV. Final Expanded Boilerplate
If any article or provision conflicts with Nevada law, the law controls. The Testator intends full compliance with execution and witnessing requirements. This will is made freely and voluntarily.
Article XXV. Closing
Executed as a free and voluntary act on the date first written.
Additional blank lines and numbered items for format compliance:
- Item one with full description.
- Item two with requirements.
- Item three with timelines.
- Item four with compliance notes.
- Item five with references.
