Nevada Revised Statutes 136.160 – Proof of will by affidavits of attesting witnesses
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1. Any or all of the attesting witnesses to any will may, after the death of the testator and at the request of the executor or any interested person, make and sign an affidavit stating such facts as a witness would be required to testify to in court to prove the will. The sworn statement of any witness so taken must be accepted by the court as if it had been taken before the court.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 136.160
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
- Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
2. The affidavit described in subsection 1 may be substantially in form as set forth in NRS 133.050.