The figures on this page are general estimates. Laws, fees, thresholds, and prices differ by state and change often, and your own situation may change the result. Before you act, confirm the current numbers and rules for Nevada with a licensed professional — an attorney, tax advisor, or licensed agent as appropriate. Reading this page does not create a professional relationship.
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Nevada probate fees
| Item | Nevada |
|---|---|
| Court filing fee | Roughly $200 to $600 to open probate, tiered by estate value and county (Clark and Washoe counties handle most cases). |
| Attorney fees | The attorney may elect a statutory percentage under NRS §150.060: 4% of the first $100,000, 3% of the next $100,000, 2% of the next $800,000, 1% of the next $9M, and 0.5% of the next $15M — or ask the court for reasonable compensation instead. |
| Executor / personal representative fees | Statutory under NRS §150.020: 4% of the first $15,000, 3% of the next $85,000, and 2% of everything above $100,000. The attorney's and executor's fees apply separately. Family executors often waive their commission. |
| Fee basis | statutory |
| Appraisal / referee | Not used. Nevada does not appoint a state appraiser. The personal representative files an inventory and may retain a disinterested appraiser for real estate or unusual assets. |
Worked example
On a $400,000 Nevada estate, the statutory commission is $600 (4% of $15,000) + $2,550 (3% of $85,000) + $6,000 (2% of the remaining $300,000) = about $9,150. If the schedule doesn't fairly compensate unusual work, the court may allow additional 'just and reasonable' fees.
Nevada thresholds and deadlines
| Item | Nevada |
|---|---|
| Small-estate threshold | An estate of $100,000 or less with a surviving spouse or minor children can be set aside without administration under NRS §146.070. A separate affidavit collects personal property up to $25,000 (or up to $100,000 if the affiant is the surviving spouse) under NRS §146.080. |
| Creditor claim period | Creditors must file claims within 90 days after first publication of the notice to creditors under NRS §147.040 (60 days in a summary administration). |
| Typical duration | About 6 to 12 months for a routine case; the 90-day creditor period sets the floor, and set-aside or summary administration can be faster. |
| Transfer-on-death deed | Nevada allows a deed upon death (transfer-on-death deed) for real estate under its Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act (NRS §111.655 et seq.). Owners can record the deed naming a beneficiary; the property passes at death without probate. |
What passes outside Nevada probate
These transfers are not part of the estate the fees above are calculated on:
- Beneficiary designations — retirement accounts, life insurance, payable-on-death accounts.
- Joint ownership with right of survivorship.
- Transfer-on-death deed — Nevada allows a deed upon death (transfer-on-death deed) for real estate under its Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act (NRS §111.655 et seq.). Owners can record the deed naming a beneficiary; the property passes at death without probate.
- Assets titled into a funded living trust.
Sources for this sheet
- Statutes: NRS §150.020; NRS §150.060; NRS §146.070; NRS §146.080; NRS §147.040; NRS §111.655 et seq. (deed upon death)
- State authority: Nevada Revised Statutes (Nevada Legislature, leg.state.nv.us)
- Attorney fees: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-150.html
- Executor fees: https://law.justia.com/codes/nevada/chapter-150/statute-150-020/
- Transfer-on-death deed: https://law.justia.com/codes/nevada/chapter-111/statute-111-655/
Compiled August 15, 2026 from the sources listed above. Fee schedules, thresholds, and court costs are amended by legislatures and courts — confirm each figure against the cited statute or the Nevada court before relying on it.
The full Nevada guides
- How Much Does Probate Cost in Nevada? — the full cost breakdown.
- How Much Does an Executor Get Paid in Nevada? — the fee rule in detail.
- How Long Does Probate Take in Nevada? — the timeline and its statutory floor.
- Executor Deadlines in Nevada — inventory deadline, creditor-claim period and outer bar, each quoted from the statute.
- How to Avoid Probate in Nevada — the transfers that pass outside it.
- How Much Does a Will Cost in Nevada? — execution requirements and pricing.
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This sheet sets out Nevada probate figures as published at the time of compilation. It is not legal advice. Figures and statutes change and their application depends on the specific estate. Confirm current figures with the Nevada courts or a licensed Nevada attorney.