NV risk area
Probate risk in Nevada
Court-supervised estate process, timing, cost exposure, and public record requirements.
Nevada allows transfer of personal property by affidavit for small estates with no Nevada real property after a 40-day waiting period.
How long does probate typically take here?What costs and fees should families expect?What becomes public during probate?
At a glance
Key takeaways
- The affidavit process is available only if there is no Nevada real property in the estate.
- The value limit is $100,000 if the claimant is the surviving spouse and $25,000 for other claimants.
- At least 40 days must pass after death before using the affidavit.
- No petition for a personal representative can be pending or granted in any jurisdiction.
Questions to consider
Questions this risk area helps you evaluate in Nevada
- How long does probate typically take here?
- What costs and fees should families expect?
- What becomes public during probate?
State overview
Nevada allows transfer of personal property by affidavit for small estates with no Nevada real property after a 40-day waiting period.
- The affidavit process is available only if there is no Nevada real property in the estate.
- The value limit is $100,000 if the claimant is the surviving spouse and $25,000 for other claimants.
- At least 40 days must pass after death before using the affidavit.
- No petition for a personal representative can be pending or granted in any jurisdiction.
- The small-estate affidavit must be sworn and used only when the estate has no Nevada real property.
Sources
Risk sources
- Uniform Probate Code (2019) - Probate of wills and administration
Article III covers appointment, notices, creditor claims, and small-estate collection (Section 3-1201).
National sources provide baseline context; state statutes and court rules control in Nevada.