Nonprobate transfer defined.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 111.721
in effect1. Nonprobate transfer means a transfer of any property or interest in property from a decedent to one or more other persons by operation of law or by contract that is effective upon the death of the decedent and includes, without limitation:
(a) A transfer by right of survivorship, including a transfer pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 115.060 ;
(b) A transfer by deed upon death pursuant to NRS 111.655 to 111.699 , inclusive; and
(c) A security registered as transferable on the death of a person.
2. The term does not include:
(a) Property that is subject to administration in probate of the estate of the decedent;
(b) Property that is set aside, without administration, pursuant to NRS 146.070 ;
(c) Property transferred pursuant to an affidavit as authorized by NRS 146.080 ; and
(d) Property transferred from an estate or a trust pursuant to a power of appointment granted under a will or trust, as applicable.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-111.htmlFetched: 6/28/2026