Estate Planning for Elko County, Nevada Property Owners

For most Elko County homeowners, the house is what drags an estate into probate. A transfer-on-death deed or a living trust keeps it out—here is how to set up either one and record it locally.

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For a Elko County property owner, the biggest probate risk is the home itself. Real estate is what forces most families into the Fourth Judicial District Court. The two tools that keep a Elko County home out of probate are a transfer-on-death deed recorded with the County Recorder, and a revocable living trust that holds title to the property.

Skipping this planning step means the Fourth Judicial District Court decides who receives the property: a simple Nevada probate takes 4+ months. Nevada also lets owners name a transfer-on-death beneficiary on vehicle titles, which keeps cars out of the same process.

Record a Transfer-on-Death Deed in Elko County

A deed upon death names a beneficiary who receives Elko County property automatically at the owner's death, without probate. It is recorded with the County Recorder during the owner's lifetime and can be revoked at any time.

Before recording, a Nevada deed upon death is signed with notary acknowledgmentNRS 111.655 to 111.699Verified Aug 24, 2026View source. The deed takes effect only if it is recorded before the owner's deathNRS 111.655 to 111.699Verified Aug 24, 2026View source.

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Where to Record Property Documents

Deeds and other real property documents for Elko County are recorded with the County Recorder, led by County Recorder D. Mike Smales, at 571 Idaho Street, Room 103, Elko, NV 89801. Phone: 775-738-6526. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, open during the lunch hour (e-recording hours 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM).

The County Recorder charges $37 flat, regardless of page count. A 2-page deed upon death costs $37 to record in Elko County. The office also requires a Declaration of Value with the deed, at no charge. A deed upon death is exempt from transfer tax.

Elko County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile / CSC / EPN.

Recording Office Record

County Recorder

Elko County · County Recorder · D. Mike Smales

Address

571 Idaho Street, Room 103Elko, NV 89801

Fax

775-738-3299

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, open during the lunch hour (e-recording hours 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM)

E-recording

Available via Simplifile / CSC / EPNE-recording info →
Visit recorder website →

Recording fees

Flat fee (any length)$37
Transfer tax on a TOD deedExempt

NRS 247.305

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Estate Planning Attorneys Serving Elko County

FirmElko, NV

Gerber Law Offices, LLP

Since 1980 · Serves 1 county

Family-run firm at 491 4th Street in Elko, led by brothers Travis and Zachary Gerber, fifth-generation Nevadans continuing the practice founded in 1980. In Elko County's Sixth Judicial District it handles wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and probate, with flat-rate pricing and written cost estimates at the first meeting. Free consultation.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateBusiness LawPowers Of Attorneyand 3 more

Office
491 4th StreetElko, NV 89801
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FirmElko, NV

Goicoechea DiGrazia Coyle & Stanton, Ltd.

Since 1976 · Serves 1 county

Established northeastern Nevada law firm providing estate planning, probate, and elder law services in Elko County. Attorneys include a former district court judge and a former U.S. Army JAG Corps officer.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateBusiness LawReal Estate LawWills

Office
530 Idaho StreetElko, NV 89801

Solo PracticeEly, NV

Kirsty E. Pickering Attorney at Law, P.C.

Since 2006 · Serves 3 counties

Ely solo practitioner serving rural eastern Nevada since 2006. Provides estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, guardianship, and general civil services to families in White Pine, Eureka, Elko, and surrounding counties — a region with very few resident attorneys.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateGuardianshipCriminal Defenseand 4 more

Office
333 Murry StreetEly, NV 89301

Solo PracticeElko, NV

McConnell Law

Since 1992 · Serves 5 counties

Elko-based civil law firm providing estate planning and elder estate services to individuals and families throughout northeastern Nevada. Originally founded in 1992 as Copenhaver & McConnell, the firm serves five rural counties.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateElder LawBusiness Lawand 4 more

Office
950 Idaho StreetElko, NV 89801

FirmWinnemucca, NV

Miller Law, Inc.

Serves 4 counties

General practice firm in Winnemucca serving Humboldt, Pershing, Lander, and Elko counties in the 6th Judicial District. Handles wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and guardianship proceedings for families across rural northern Nevada.

PracticesEstate PlanningGuardianshipBusiness LawPowers Of Attorneyand 2 more

Office
115 W. 5th StreetWinnemucca, NV 89445

FirmElko, NV

Wilson Barrows Salyer Jones

Since 1973 · Serves 1 county

General practice firm serving northeastern Nevada since 1973 with offices in Elko and West Wendover. Estate planning is a firm specialty, offering wills, trusts, living wills, powers of attorney, and transfer-on-death deeds.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbatePowers Of AttorneyTrustsWills

Office
442 Court StreetElko, NV 89801
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