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Nevada Probate and Estate Forms

Nevada does NOT publish a single statewide mandatory probate form series analogous to California's DE-series or Virginia's numbered CC-series. Probate is heard in the District Court (Nevada's general-jurisdiction trial court) and filed with the County Clerk acting as Clerk of the District Court for the county where the decedent resided. Each Judicial District publishes its own probate forms and packets: the Eighth Judicial District Court (Clark County) and the Second Judicial District Court (Washoe County) maintain local probate form libraries, and rural districts vary. The Nevada Administrative Office of the Courts has added a statewide Self-Help Center with general probate forms, but the controlling document set is still local to the district where the estate is filed.

Nevada Probate Forms by Situation

Start with the Nevada Self-Help Center probate section (selfhelp.nvcourts.gov) for statewide forms and guidance, then go to the Judicial District for the county where the decedent resided. Clark County estates use the Eighth Judicial District Court / Civil Law Self-Help Center; Washoe County estates use the Second Judicial District Court. The controlling statutes are in NRS Title 12 (Chapters 132 to 156), principally NRS Chapter 136 (probate of wills and letters), NRS Chapter 144 (inventory), NRS Chapter 147 (creditor claims), NRS Chapter 150 (accounts and compensation), NRS Chapter 145 (summary administration), and NRS Chapter 146 (small estates and set-aside).

Find Forms By Your Situation

Official Resources

Start with the Nevada Self-Help Center probate section (selfhelp.nvcourts.gov) for statewide forms and guidance, then go to the Judicial District for the county where the decedent resided. Clark County estates use the Eighth Judicial District Court / Civil Law Self-Help Center; Washoe County estates use the Second Judicial District Court. The controlling statutes are in NRS Title 12 (Chapters 132 to 156), principally NRS Chapter 136 (probate of wills and letters), NRS Chapter 144 (inventory), NRS Chapter 147 (creditor claims), NRS Chapter 150 (accounts and compensation), NRS Chapter 145 (summary administration), and NRS Chapter 146 (small estates and set-aside).

State of Nevada Self-Help Center - Probate

Statewide self-help portal from the Nevada Administrative Office of the Courts; explains when probate is needed and links to general probate forms and instructions. Directs Clark and Washoe County filers to their county self-help centers for local forms.

Nevada Self-Help Center - Probate Forms

Downloadable general probate forms published by the Nevada courts. Use the district-specific forms for Clark and Washoe counties where the local Judicial District requires its own versions.

Eighth Judicial District Court (Clark County) - Probate

Clark County District Court probate department; local probate procedures, judges, and links to the Civil Law Self-Help Center probate forms and packets for self-represented filers.

Civil Law Self-Help Center (Clark County) - Probate Forms

Free downloadable probate forms and packets for Clark County (Eighth Judicial District) self-represented filers, with instructions for opening and administering an estate.

Second Judicial District Court (Washoe County) - Probate Forms

Washoe County District Court probate forms and packets. Forms from other courts may be used only as templates and must be edited to comply with local rules or the filing may be rejected.

Nevada Revised Statutes, Title 12 (Wills and Estates of Deceased Persons)

Official Nevada Legislature statutes governing probate, letters, inventory, creditor claims, accounts, compensation, summary administration, and small estates (NRS Chapters 132 to 156).

Important Notes

  • -Nevada has NO statewide mandatory probate form series. Probate forms are LOCAL to each Judicial District Court: the Eighth Judicial District (Clark County) and the Second Judicial District (Washoe County) publish their own probate forms and packets, and rural districts vary. The Nevada Self-Help Center adds general statewide forms but does not replace the local district forms.
  • -Probate is heard in the DISTRICT COURT, and the filing office is the COUNTY CLERK acting as Clerk of the District Court. Nevada has NO separate 'probate court' and NO Virginia-style Commissioner of Accounts. Letters are signed by the clerk under the court seal (NRS Chapter 141).
  • -Carson City is an independent consolidated municipality served by the First Judicial District Court and the Carson City Clerk. Refer to it as 'Carson City', never 'Carson City County'.
  • -A person with custody of the will must deliver it to the clerk of the district court (or the named personal representative) within 30 days after learning of the testator's death (NRS 136.050).
  • -Nevada imposes NO state probate tax and NO state estate or inheritance tax. Opening costs are the District Court filing fee collected by the County Clerk (a base fee under NRS 19.013 plus a value-based supplemental fee under NRS 19.0302 plus county add-ons), publication, and any bond premium.
  • -Key deadlines: inventory and appraisement within 120 days of letters (NRS 144.010); creditor claims within 90 days of first publication in a general administration, or 60 days under summary administration (NRS 147.040). Do not distribute estate assets before the creditor window has run and valid claims have been paid or provided for.
  • -Small-estate thresholds were raised by SB 404 of 2025 (effective October 1, 2025): set aside without administration up to $150,000 (NRS 146.070); affidavit to collect small estate up to $25,000 general / $150,000 surviving spouse, after a 40-day wait (NRS 146.080); summary administration up to $500,000 gross after encumbrances (NRS 145.040). The increases are keyed to the filing date.
  • -Contact the County Clerk (Clerk of the District Court) for the correct county, or the applicable district self-help center, before filing to confirm local forms, packets, fees, and any local custom requirements.

Sources: Nevada Revised Statutes, Title 12 (Wills and Estates of Deceased Persons) | NRS Chapter 136 (Probate of Wills and Petitions for Letters)

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How to Use Nevada Probate FormsWhy the filing path comes before the form number

The form finder groups records such as Probate and Issuance of Letters, Inventory and Accounts, Notice to Creditors, Summary Administration so you can start with the likely procedure rather than one isolated form number.

Use source links such as State of Nevada Self-Help Center - Probate, Nevada Self-Help Center - Probate Forms, Eighth Judicial District Court (Clark County) - Probate to locate official forms and verify which documents belong in the packet.

Nevada Form Prep ChecksCounty packet rules and the records to gather before filing

Choose the filing path

Common filing paths in this data include General administration (or summary administration if the gross estate after encumbrances does not exceed $500,000), then inventory and accounts, Affidavit to collect small estate (no court filing), Set aside without administration (gross estate up to $150,000) or summary administration (gross estate up to $500,000 after encumbrances). Match the estate facts to the correct path before preparing forms.

Verify the county packet

Check the county County Clerk (Clerk of the District Court) or local filing-office instructions for coversheets, copy rules, appointments, fees, and filing methods.

Pull supporting records first

Collect the original will if one exists, certified death certificates, asset values, deed or title records, heir and beneficiary details, and creditor information before filling out the packet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get Nevada probate forms?
Start with State of Nevada Self-Help Center - Probate, Nevada Self-Help Center - Probate Forms, Eighth Judicial District Court (Clark County) - Probate. Then verify local county instructions before you file, because packet rules, copy requirements, fees, and filing methods can vary.
How do I know which Nevada probate form I need?
Start with the filing path, not the form number. The right packet depends on will status, asset type and value, creditor issues, heirs or beneficiaries, and whether a simplified procedure fits.
Can I file Nevada probate forms without an attorney?
Some paths may allow self-filing, but the answer still depends on the estate, the county office, disputes, real estate, creditors, and tax facts. Verify the county rules and get legal help when rights or strategy are unclear.
What should I gather before filling out Nevada probate forms?
Gather the original will if one exists, certified death certificates, asset and debt lists, deed or title records, beneficiary records, and names and addresses for heirs or beneficiaries.
Nevada Official Forms and SourcesOfficial references used for this page

Information current as of June 24, 2026

Settled Estate is not a law firm, and this content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in Nevada can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.

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