Teresa and Hector are married and hold their Nevada home as community property with right of survivorship (CPWROS). Teresa unexpectedly passes away. Which of the following statements accurately describes the legal consequences of this event — EXCEPT one? Which statement does NOT accurately describe the outcome under Nevada law?

Correct Answer

C) Hector must record a new deed to re-title the property solely in his name before the survivorship right takes effect.

Option C is the statement that does NOT accurately describe the outcome under Nevada law. The right of survivorship under CPWROS takes effect automatically upon death by operation of law — Hector does not need to record a new deed for the survivorship right itself to vest. While Hector may choose to record an affidavit of survivorship or similar document to clear title in public records, this is a practical step for clarity, not a legal prerequisite for the survivorship right to become effective. Requiring a new deed before survivorship takes effect is a misstatement of Nevada law.