Estate Planning & Probate in Churchill County, Nevada
Churchill County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local Tenth Judicial District Court details.
Someone died — settling an estate
Filing probate at the Tenth Judicial District Court, what it costs, transferring property, and local attorneys.
What to do when someone dies in Churchill County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a Churchill County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in Churchill County→The Probate Process in Churchill County
Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Churchill County, probate runs through the Tenth Judicial District Court at 73 N Maine Street, Suite B, Fallon. The court sits in the 10th Judicial District.
Full Churchill Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Tenth Judicial District Court
Churchill County · 10th Judicial District
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Recorder
Churchill County · County Recorder · Tasha Hessey
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E-recording
$43 flat, regardless of page count; a 2-page TOD deed records for $43; TOD deeds are exempt from transfer tax.
Full recording details →Verified September 8, 2026 · Source
Local Procedures at the Tenth Judicial District Court
Questions about e-filing: districtcourt@churchillcourts.org. For account setup, contact Tybera via portal. Filing window hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Filing fee: $18.
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