Will Requirements in Nevada
Nevada requires a written will signed by the testator and attested by two competent witnesses, recognizes holographic wills with the signature, date, and material provisions in the testator's handwriting, and allows witness self-proving affidavits.
Last checked . General information, not legal advice.
Nevada at a glance
- Witnesses
- 2 witnesses
- Self-proving affidavit
- Allowed
- Handwritten (holographic) wills
- Recognized
The rules in Nevada
How many witnesses does a will need in Nevada?
A will in Nevada must be signed in front of two witnesses, who sign it too.
Can a will be self-proved in Nevada?
Yes. Nevada allows a self-proving affidavit, which lets a court accept the will without calling the witnesses to testify.
Is a handwritten will valid in Nevada?
Yes. Nevada recognizes handwritten (holographic) wills that meet its requirements.
Where do the Nevada rules for wills come from?
They come from NRS 133.040, NRS 133.050 and NRS 133.090 Holographic will. We last checked them in October 2026. Laws change, so check the current statute before you rely on it.
How Nevada compares
Nevada is one of 27 jurisdictions that recognize handwritten wills.
What this means in practice
Sign the will in front of all the witnesses at the same time and have them sign right after you. Many people choose adult witnesses who receive nothing under the will, which avoids questions later.
Keep the signed original somewhere safe and tell your executor where it is. A copy is usually not enough to probate a will.
Changing a will later takes the same formalities: sign a codicil or a new will with witnesses, rather than writing changes on the original.
General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.