Probate in Nevada · 17 counties

Nevada Probate Courts

Estates here go through the District Court (Probate Division). Pick a county on the map or search below — each record shows where to file and where every detail comes from.

Small-estate limit

$25,000

Wait 40 days

Death taxes

None

No state death tax

Executor fee

Statute

Percentage set by statute

Handwritten wills

Valid

Unwitnessed, in testator’s hand

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Nevada probate rules

Court: District Court (Probate Division)In Nevada, probate is handled by the District Court in each county (with dedicated probate commissioners in Clark County and Washoe County).
Small estates: $25,000 ($150,000 if claimant is the surviving spouse); excludes registered vehiclesNRS § 146.080 (Affidavit of Entitlement)
Filing the will: Must lodge will with District Court Clerk within 30 days of death (NRS § 136.050)
Creditor claims: 90 days after first publication of notice to creditors (60 days if summary administration)NRS § 147.040
Executor fees: Mandatory Statutory Scale: 4% first $15k, 3% next $85k, 2% excess over $100k (NRS § 150.020)NRS § 150.020 & § 150.060 · calculator
Estate tax: NoneNevada has no state estate tax; Nev. Const. Art. 10 § 4 prohibits inheritance taxes.
Inheritance tax: NoneNo inheritance tax in Nevada.
Typical duration: 6 to 12 months
Official courts site: nvcourts.govCase search: Nevada Odyssey / Clark County Portal / Washoe County Courts Online

Re-checked Sept 2026 against: leg.state.nv.us (statute)

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§ II · Register

All 17 counties

Sorted by population. office checked = probate office address/phone confirmed on the court's own website. courthouse mapped = located in OpenStreetMap.

#	County	Seat	Population	Record
1	Clark County	Las Vegas	2,336,573	office checked
2	Washoe County	Reno	498,022	office checked
3	Lyon County	Yerington	62,583	county site
4	Carson City	Carson City	58,036	courthouse mapped
5	Nye County	Tonopah	55,720	courthouse mapped
6	Elko County	Elko	54,293	courthouse mapped
7	Douglas County	Minden	49,545	county site
8	Churchill County	Fallon	25,803	courthouse mapped
9	Humboldt County	Winnemucca	17,136	courthouse mapped
10	White Pine County	Ely	8,522	courthouse mapped
11	Pershing County	Lovelock	6,364	courthouse mapped
12	Lander County	Battle Mountain	5,769	courthouse mapped
13	Mineral County	Hawthorne	4,528	county site
14	Lincoln County	Pioche	4,452	courthouse mapped
15	Storey County	Virginia	4,177	county site
16	Eureka County	Eureka	1,917	courthouse mapped
17	Esmeralda County	Goldfield	736	courthouse mapped

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Nevada probate questions

What is the small estate affidavit limit in Nevada?

$25,000 ($150,000 if claimant is the surviving spouse); excludes registered vehicles (NRS § 146.080 (Affidavit of Entitlement)). It can be used 40 days after death. Wait 40 days after death. Net estate cannot exceed $25,000 (or $100,000 if claimant is surviving spouse). Real property excluded. Summary administration available up to $300,000.

How are executor and administrator fees calculated in Nevada?

Mandatory Statutory Scale: 4% first $15k, 3% next $85k, 2% excess over $100k (NRS § 150.020) (NRS § 150.020 & § 150.060). Courts can award more for extraordinary services, such as running a business or litigation.

What is the creditor claim deadline for estates in Nevada?

90 days after first publication of notice to creditors (60 days if summary administration) (NRS § 147.040). Claims filed after the deadline are generally barred.

Does Nevada recognize handwritten (holographic) wills?

Yes. Nevada recognizes holographic wills written entirely in the handwriting of the testator and dated and signed (NRS § 133.090).

Does Nevada have a state estate tax or inheritance tax?

Nevada has no state estate tax. There is no inheritance tax.