Probate in Clark County runs through the Eighth Judicial District Court: prove the will, settle the debts, and pass the house to the heirs. Here is how the local process works—and what each step actually costs.
When someone dies in Clark County, settling their estate runs through the Eighth Judicial District Court. This page covers the court record, whether probate is required, what it costs, how to file, transferring property, and the local attorneys who handle probate here.
Probate Court Record
Clark County · 8th Judicial District
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Probate is heard by two Probate Commissioners (court-appointed hearing masters) in Departments PC-1 and PC-2. District Court Clerk Records: 702-671-0555. Will-lodging line: 702-671-0530. Probate Commissioner office: 330 South 3rd Street, Phoenix Building, 10th Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89101, Phone: 702-455-2650 (Hours: Mon-Fri 8 AM - 5 PM, closed 12-1 PM). Administrative Order 25-06 governs current probate practices.
Verified July 4, 2026 · Source
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 Clark County, probate runs through the Eighth Judicial District Court at 200 Lewis Avenue, 3rd Floor (Regional Justice Center), Las Vegas. The court sits in the 8th Judicial District.
The personal representative opens the case, gives notice to heirs and creditors, files an inventory of the estate's assets, settles outstanding debts and taxes, and then distributes the remainder under the will — or under Nevada intestacy law when there is no will.
Most Nevada estates take 6 months to 9 months to move through this process. The 3 monthsNRS 147.040Verified Sep 8, 2026View source creditor claim window is the largest fixed piece of that timeline — a mandatory wait regardless of how simple the estate is.
What probate costs in Clark County, Nevada comes down to a handful of line items — the court filing fee, attorney and executor compensation, publication, and sometimes a bond — scaled by the estate's size and whether the will is contested. The case itself runs through the Eighth Judicial District Court at 200 Lewis Avenue, 3rd Floor (Regional Justice Center), Las Vegas. The court is part of the 8th Judicial District.
Local procedures at this court that affect cost: Inventory due 60 days from appointment; First accounting due 6 months from appointment. These are county-specific and not posted on the statewide court site.
The Eighth Judicial District Court charges $0 - $426 (based on estate value)NRS 19.013(1), NRS 19.020(2), NRS 19.0302(1)(c)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source to open a probate case. Additional filings during administration — inventory, accounting, the final petition — add to the total.
The Eighth Judicial District Court accepts e-filing (https://nevada.tylertech.cloud/ofsweb). Paper filing remains available for self-represented filers.
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Attorney fees in Nevada are negotiated, typically 1%NRS 150.060 (reasonable compensation; if computed on the value of the estate the court allows 4% on first $100K, 3% next $100K, 2% next $800K, 1% next $9M, 0.5% next $15M — hourly billing also permitted, fee fixed by written agreement and approved by the court)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source to 4%NRS 150.060 (reasonable compensation; if computed on the value of the estate the court allows 4% on first $100K, 3% next $100K, 2% next $800K, 1% next $9M, 0.5% next $15M — hourly billing also permitted, fee fixed by written agreement and approved by the court)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source of estate value. Flat-fee arrangements are common for straightforward estates.
Executor compensation is also statutory in Nevada. Family executors who are also beneficiaries often waive the fee — executor pay is taxable income while inheritances are not.
Nevada requires publishing creditor notice in a local newspaper, typically $200–$500. Professional appraisals for real estate or business interests add $300–$600 per asset.
Probate in Nevada typically runs 6 months to 9 months, and costs accrue throughout that period.
Probate documents in Clark County can be filed in person at the Eighth Judicial District Court, by mail, or electronically. Most families handling probate themselves prefer paper filing, though e-filing is available. The court sits in the 8th Judicial District.
How to File Your Documents
You can file your probate documents in person at the court or by mail.
If you prefer, you can file electronically through the state's online system. This is optional for families filing without an attorney.
View E-Filing InformationNot every estate requires an attorney. Estate size, asset types, and whether beneficiaries agree determine if self-filing at the Eighth Judicial District Court is realistic.
For a full cost comparison and filing checklist, see the Clark County Self-Filing Assessment.
These are specific requirements for filing probate in this county. Following these guidelines will help avoid delays or rejected filings.
E-filing mandatory for all probate matters
E-filing costs $3.50 per document plus court fees. Credit card payments incur 3% fee. Exceptions: Original wills must be filed in person.
SourceFamily Court Cover Sheet required for new cases
All new probate cases must include Family Court Cover Sheet per EDCR Rule 5.103(b).
SourceLocal probate rules under EDCR Part IV (Rules 4.01-4.50)
SourceWill lodging required within 30 days of death
Filing fee: $18.
Source: NRS 136
Probate hearings held Wednesday and Friday mornings
Sales calendar starts at 9:30 a.m., followed by the hearing calendar at 9:45 a.m. Probate has no assigned courtroom; check the Approved List for the courtroom before attending. Petitioner may choose hearing date if notice requirements are met.
SourceCreditor notice publication required 3 times
At least 10 days between first and last publication. 90-day (general) or 60-day (summary) claim period.
Source: NRS 155.020
Before You Go
Probate hearings Wednesday and Friday mornings each week (except holidays): sales calendar 9:30 a.m., hearing calendar 9:45 a.m.
To file at the Eighth Judicial District Court you need: the original will (or proof there isn't one), a certified death certificate, contact information for all heirs and beneficiaries, and a summary of what the estate owns and owes.
Clearing title to real estate after a death, whether by a personal representative’s deed, an affidavit of survivorship, or a court order, happens at the County Recorder.
Deeds and other real property documents for Clark County are recorded with the County Recorder, led by County Recorder Debbie Conway, at 500 South Grand Central Parkway, 2nd Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89106. Phone: 702-455-4336. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM (closed Friday).
Documents submitted by mail go to 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 2nd Floor, Box 551510, Las Vegas, NV 89155-1510.
The County Recorder charges $42 flat, regardless of page count.
Clark County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile / CSC / EPN / Deeds.com / Hopdox.
Recording Office Record
Clark County · County Recorder · Debbie Conway
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| Flat fee (any length) | $42 |
| Transfer tax on a TOD deed | Exempt |
NRS 247.305
Verified September 8, 2026 · Source
Nevada uses formal, court-supervised probate, which makes an attorney worthwhile for most estates in Clark County — the filing sequence, notice requirements, and accounting leave little room for error. Estates under the small-estate threshold are the usual exception.
Nevada uses a presumed-reasonable fee schedule for probate attorneys — the percentages are a starting point that can be negotiated, especially for simple estates. Clark County firms typically follow the schedule for routine work and negotiate on complex matters.
A probate attorney files the petition with the Eighth Judicial District Court, publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.
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Largest law firm in Henderson, formed in 2013 from the merger of Barlow/Flake and Richards and Associates. Has supervised more than 700 probate cases. Named 2020 Champions of Justice Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year for Southern Nevada.
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Full-service firm with four southern Nevada offices including a physical presence in Pahrump (Nye County), providing estate planning access to an underserved rural community. Voted Best of Las Vegas for Estate Planning/Probate.
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FirmLas Vegas, NV
Las Vegas third-generation family firm founded in 1963, serving Clark County in estate planning, probate, and trust administration. The late Charles W. Johnson was an ACTEC Fellow and a pioneer of the living trust in Nevada; the firm continues to handle wills, trusts, and estate tax planning. Free consultation.
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Solo PracticePahrump, NV
Solo practitioner serving Nye County since 1997, providing legal services in both Nye and Clark counties. One of the few estate planning attorneys with a physical office in Pahrump, making legal services accessible to the remote Nye County community.
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Solo PracticePahrump, NV
Estate planning and elder law firm with a physical office in Pahrump serving Nye and Clark counties since 1997. Harriet Roland has served as chair of the Elder Law section of the Nevada State Bar and on a legislative committee analyzing Nevada probate and trust laws.
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FirmMesquite, NV
Mesquite-based firm with offices in both Nevada and St. George, Utah, serving Clark and Lincoln counties for estate planning, contested and uncontested probate, and guardianship. Attorneys are licensed in Nevada, Utah, and Arizona, making the firm well-suited for clients with assets or family across the tri-state region.
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