If it appears by the terms of a will that it was the intention of the testator to commit the execution of the will and the administration of the estate of the testator to any person as executor, that person, although not named executor, is entitled to letters testamentary in like manner as if that person had been named executor.
[39:107:1941; 1931 NCL § 9882.39]—(NRS A 1999, 2271)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 138 - Appointment of Personal Representatives
NRS 138.010 - Powers of personal representative before issuance of letters.
NRS 138.020 - Qualifications of executor; letters with will annexed.
NRS 138.040 - Executor not specifically named may be appointed.
NRS 138.045 - Appointment of substitute executors and coexecutors.
NRS 138.050 - Successor to corporate executor.
NRS 138.060 - Objections to appointment.
NRS 138.070 - Executor of deceased executor; account of deceased personal representative.
NRS 138.080 - Failure to appoint all named executors.
NRS 138.090 - Administrators with will annexed: Order of appointment; exceptions.