For most Lander 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.
For a Lander County property owner, the biggest probate risk is the home itself. Real estate is what forces most families into the Eleventh Judicial District Court. The two tools that keep a Lander 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.
Without a recorded beneficiary designation or a trust, Lander County property passes through the Eleventh Judicial District Court — even simple Nevada probates run 4+ months. Nevada also lets owners name a transfer-on-death beneficiary on vehicle titles, which keeps cars out of the same process.
A deed upon death names a beneficiary who receives Lander 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.
Deeds and other real property documents for Lander County are recorded with the County Recorder, led by County Recorder Alexis Reiva, at 50 State Route 305, Battle Mountain, NV 89820. Phone: 775-635-5173. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (recording until 4:45 PM).
The County Recorder charges $37 flat, regardless of page count. Recording a 2-page deed upon death in Lander County comes to $37. The office also requires a Declaration of Value with the deed, at no charge. A deed upon death is exempt from transfer tax.
Lander County accepts electronic recording through CSC / Hopdox / EPN / Simplifile.
Recording Office Record
Lander County · County Recorder · Alexis Reiva
Address
Phone
Hours
E-recording
Recording fees
| Flat fee (any length) | $37 |
| Transfer tax on a TOD deed | Exempt |
NRS 247.305
Verified September 8, 2026 · Source
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