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Docket No. 32011 · Nevada

Eureka County
Probate Court

In Nevada, estates are probated in the District Court (Probate Division). This page gathers where to file in Eureka County, the state rules that apply, and where every detail comes from.

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County seat
Eureka
Population
1,917
Court
District Court
Record
Courthouse mapped
NV · 3201139°59′ N · 116°16′ W
● Eureka County Courthouse
located via OpenStreetMap
Small-estate limit
$25,000
Wait 40 days after death
Creditor window
90 days
NRS § 147.040
Executor fee
By statute
Percentage set by statute
Death taxes
None
No state death tax
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Where to file in Eureka County

Handled by
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).
County building
Eureka County Courthouse In Eureka, NV — street address not tagged in OpenStreetMap. OpenStreetMap · view the map entry
Phone
No phone number published in an open source. Use the county website's contact page — we don't list numbers we can't source.
Opening hours
Not published in an open source. Check the court or county website before you go.
County website
co.eureka.nv.usWikidata
State courts & e-filing
nvcourts.govCase search: Nevada Odyssey / Clark County Portal / Washoe County Courts Online
§ II

How probate runs in Eureka County

Six stages, with the Nevada rules that set the pace.

  1. 01

    Secure the original will

    Find the original signed will and order certified death certificates. Nevada deadline: Must lodge will with District Court Clerk within 30 days of death (NRS § 136.050).

  2. 02

    Pick the right track

    If the probate estate is under $25,000, a small-estate procedure (NRS § 146.080 (Affidavit of Entitlement)) may avoid full administration.

  3. 03

    Petition the court

    File the petition with the District Court (Probate Division) for Eureka County. The court appoints the executor or administrator and issues letters.

  4. 04

    Inventory the estate

    Open an estate bank account (the IRS issues the EIN), list assets at date-of-death values and file the inventory if the court requires it.

  5. 05

    Notify creditors

    Publish or send notice to creditors. Window: 90 days after first publication of notice to creditors (60 days if summary administration).

  6. 06

    Account and distribute

    Pay debts, taxes and fees (NRS § 150.020 & § 150.060), file the final account if required, distribute to heirs and ask to close the estate.

Need help with an estate in Eureka County, Nevada?

Where to get help.

We don't sell leads or take referral fees. Eligibility, availability and fees depend on the provider; confirm them directly.

  1. 01 Nevada courts — self-help & formsOfficial judiciary website: forms, filing rules and e-filing.
  2. 02 Legal aid directory — LawHelp.orgNonprofit directory of free and low-cost legal aid by state, including probate and estates.
  3. 03 Find a probate lawyer — American Bar AssociationState-by-state links to bar lawyer-referral services and pro bono programs.
§ III

Nevada rules that apply here

Probate law is state law — these apply in all 17 Nevada counties.

Small estates
$25,000 ($150,000 if claimant is the surviving spouse); excludes registered vehiclesNRS § 146.080 (Affidavit of Entitlement) · wait 40 days
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 · estimate the fee
Handwritten wills
Recognized. Nevada recognizes holographic wills written entirely in the handwriting of the testator and dated and signed (NRS § 133.090).
Estate tax
No state estate tax.Nevada has no state estate tax; Nev. Const. Art. 10 § 4 prohibits inheritance taxes.
Inheritance tax
No.No inheritance tax in Nevada.
Typical duration
6 to 12 monthsA lawyer is not required by statute, though most formal estates use one.

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

§ IV

Neighbouring probate courts

EurekaLanderWhite PineElkoChurchillPershing
Related officeEureka County Clerk & RecorderDeath certificates, recorded deeds and marriage records for the estate file.uscountyclerks.com ↗ Related officeEureka County Property AppraiserAssessed values and parcel records for the estate inventory.uspropertyappraisers.com ↗
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Questions about Eureka County probate

Where is the Eureka County Probate Court located?
In Nevada, probate is handled by the District Court (Probate Division). Probate filings in Eureka County are normally made in the county seat, Eureka — OpenStreetMap places the Eureka County Courthouse there. Confirm the exact office on the official county website (co.eureka.nv.us).
What is the small estate affidavit limit in Eureka County, NV?
Small-estate rules are set by state law, so they are the same in every Nevada county: $25,000 ($150,000 if claimant is the surviving spouse); excludes registered vehicles (NRS § 146.080 (Affidavit of Entitlement)). The waiting period is 40 days.
How do I search probate case records in Eureka County?
Start with the Nevada judiciary website (nvcourts.gov), which points to Nevada Odyssey / Clark County Portal / Washoe County Courts Online. Older files and certified copies are requested from the probate clerk in Eureka.
What are the deadlines for filing a will and creditor claims in Eureka County?
Will: Must lodge will with District Court Clerk within 30 days of death (NRS § 136.050). Creditors: 90 days after first publication of notice to creditors (60 days if summary administration) (NRS § 147.040).
How much can an executor charge in Eureka County?
Nevada rule: Mandatory Statutory Scale: 4% first $15k, 3% next $85k, 2% excess over $100k (NRS § 150.020) (NRS § 150.020 & § 150.060). You can estimate the amount with our executor fee calculator.