Nevada Revised Statutes 239A.077 – Provision of access to safe-deposit box to certain persons upon presentation of proof of death; costs and expenses
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Upon presentation of a death certificate, affidavit of death or other proof of death, a financial institution shall provide a public administrator or a person employed or contracted with pursuant to NRS 253.125, as applicable, with access to a safe-deposit box rented in the sole name of the decedent, or jointly owned with a predeceased person for whom proof of death has been provided, for the purpose of the inspection and removal of any will or instructions for disposition of the remains of the decedent. The estate of the decedent is responsible for any costs and expenses incurred by drilling or forcing open a safe-deposit box.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 239A.077
- 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.
- Decedent: A deceased person.
- 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