Carson City estate planning and probate firm serving Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, Storey, and Washoe counties in Northern Nevada. Jennifer M. Mahe handles wills, trusts, probate administration, trust administration, probate litigation, and will contests before Nevada District Courts. Admitted to the Nevada State Bar since 2005.
Probate in Washoe County
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Washoe County Second Judicial District Court
Washoe County · 2nd Judicial District
Phone
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Office
1 South Sierra Street, 3rd Floor, Reno, NV 89501
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Allowed
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Last Will and Testament
In Nevada, a will is signed before 2NRS 133.040Verified Oct 19, 2026View source witnesses, and a self-proving affidavit signed with it lets the court admit it without witness testimonyNRS 133.040Verified Oct 19, 2026View source.
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Tools for Planning and Settling an Estate in Nevada
Free calculators and checklists to plan or settle an estate in Nevada: will and trust costs, probate, executor pay and taxes. Run each tool for Nevada.
How Much Does Probate Cost?
Probate on a $500,000 estate in Nevada costs an estimated $24,726NRS 150.060 (reasonable compensation; on the value of the estate, 4% on first $100K, 3% next $100K, 2% next $800K, 1% next $9M, 0.5% next $15M; hourly billing also permitted)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source. Attorney fees on a statutory schedule presumed reasonableNRS 150.060 (reasonable compensation; on the value of the estate, 4% on first $100K, 3% next $100K, 2% next $800K, 1% next $9M, 0.5% next $15M; hourly billing also permitted)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source, typically 1%NRS 150.060 (reasonable compensation; on the value of the estate, 4% on first $100K, 3% next $100K, 2% next $800K, 1% next $9M, 0.5% next $15M; hourly billing also permitted)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source to 4%NRS 150.060 (reasonable compensation; on the value of the estate, 4% on first $100K, 3% next $100K, 2% next $800K, 1% next $9M, 0.5% next $15M; hourly billing also permitted)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source of the estate.
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Who Inherits Without a Will?
Nevada is a community property state, so the surviving spouse already owns half of what the couple acquired during the marriage. Without a will in Nevada, descendants divide what passes to them per stirpesNRS § 134.040, NRS § 132.290Verified Oct 21, 2026View source, and the state sets no survival period for heirs.
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What Are the Creditor Claim Deadlines?
In Nevada, creditors have 3 monthsNRS 147.040Verified Sep 8, 2026View source from first publication of the creditor notice to present claims; late claims are barred.
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How Do I Settle an Estate?
Settling an estate in Nevada: the personal representative files the estate inventory within 120 daysNRS 144.010, NRS 144.090Verified Sep 15, 2026View source of appointment; creditors have 3 monthsNRS 147.040, NRS 147.070, NRS 147.130, NRS 147.195, NRS 155.020Verified Oct 19, 2026View source to present claims; a simple estate closes in 4 months to 6 months.
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How Much Can an Executor Charge?
Nevada sets executor compensation by statute — about $11,150 on a $500,000 estate, roughly 2.2%NRS 150.020 (statutory percentage: 4% on first $15K, 3% next $85K, 2% above $100K); NRS 150.020(4) (further fees the court deems just and reasonable); NRS 150.030 (extraordinary services)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source.
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