Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home in Yerington states it is Lyon County's only funeral home offering complete funeral and cremation services. It serves families in Yerington, Smith, Wellington, Schurz, Silver Springs and Fernley. The family-owned home has provided service since 1942.
What to Do When Someone Dies in Lyon County, Nevada
How probate works in Lyon County: the Third Judicial District Court record, what the process costs, and how to file there.
Probate Court Record
Lyon County Third Judicial District Court
Lyon County · 3rd Judicial District
Phone
Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Office
911 Harvey Way, 2nd Floor, Yerington, NV 89447
Website
E-filing
Self-represented filing
Allowed
Self-help forms
E-filing
Required for attorneysThe court accepts e-filings through its eFlex portal, where attorneys and self-represented filers request an account. Attorneys must e-file; a self-represented filer who chooses to e-file continues to do so for the rest of the case. Filing fees are paid by card in the portal before a filing is submitted. On paper: Self-represented filers may file on paper.
Self-represented filing
AllowedThe District Court uses the forms on the State of Nevada Self-Help Center. Completed forms are e-filed, filed at the clerk's counter, or mailed to the District Court Clerk.
Hearing schedule
- Law and motion on Mondays at 9:00 a.m.; a matter is noticed to the clerk by 5:00 p.m. the Thursday before, and uncontested estate proceedings may be set on any law and motion day.
District Court Clerk
911 Harvey Way
Room 4
Yerington, NV 89447
Fax
1-775-463-3643
Departments
- Department I1-775-463-6571 ext. 1 · Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Department II1-775-463-6571 ext. 2 · Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
About the court
- Probate papers are filed with the District Court Clerk on the second floor at 911 Harvey Way. The judges' two departments are reached through the court's main line, 775-463-6571.
Verified October 16, 2026 · Source
How Probate Works in Lyon 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 Lyon County, probate runs through the Third Judicial District Court at 911 Harvey Way, 2nd Floor, Yerington. The court sits in the 3rd 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. Creditors have 3 monthsNRS 147.040, NRS 147.070, NRS 147.130, NRS 147.195, NRS 155.020Verified Oct 19, 2026View source to present a claim, counted from the first publication of the notice to creditors.
What Probate Costs in Lyon County
What probate costs in Lyon 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 Third Judicial District Court at 911 Harvey Way, 2nd Floor, Yerington. The court is part of the 3rd Judicial District.
The Third Judicial District Court charges $0 - $426 (based on estate value)NRS 19.013(1), NRS 19.020(2), NRS 19.0302(1)(c)Verified Oct 17, 2026View source to open a probate case. Additional filings during administration — inventory, accounting, the final petition — add to the total.
Estimate the costs for this estate:
Attorney fees in Nevada are negotiated, 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 estate value. Flat-fee arrangements are common for straightforward estates.
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. Family members who are also beneficiaries often waive the fee — executor pay is taxable income while inheritances are not.
Nevada requires publishing notice to creditors in a local newspaper, and the estate pays for it.
Probate in Nevada typically runs 6 months to 9 months, and costs accrue throughout that period.
How to File Probate at the Third Judicial District Court
Probate cases in Lyon County, Nevada are filed at the Third Judicial District Court. The court sits in the 3rd Judicial District.
Beside the filing office, the court lists separate lines for Department I and Department II.
Can You File Without an Attorney?
Nevada has no statewide fill-in probate petition, so the opening petition is drafted as a legal pleading, and informal probate is not availableNRS 143.340; NRS 155.020 (appointment is by court petition and hearing — no registrar/informal track)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source.
For a full cost comparison and filing checklist, see the Lyon County Self-Filing Assessment.
Lyon County Filing Requirements
These are specific requirements for filing probate in this county. Following these guidelines will help avoid delays or rejected filings.
Court Appearances
Probate and trust matters may go to a judicial master
Probate and trust proceedings may be referred automatically to a judicial master. The master files findings and recommendations within 14 days after the evidence closes, and a party has 14 days from service to object or ask the judge to adopt or modify them.
SourceA probate stays in the department where it began
A probate or guardianship matter remains in the department where it was first heard unless summary administration is ordered.
SourceWhat to Bring
Filed with the opening petition at the Third Judicial District Court: Copy of the death certificate, attached to the initial petition as an exhibit with the decedent's Social Security number redacted (an uncertified copy suffices; Washoe accepts "some other evidence of death"); Original will and any codicils, delivered to the clerk of the district court within 30 days after knowledge of the death (NRS 136.050(1)-(2))NRS ch. 136 (probate of wills & petitions for letters); NRS 136.090 (petition contents); NRS ch. 138-139 (appointment & priority); NRS ch. 141 (letters)Verified Aug 24, 2026View source.
Death Certificates and the Coroner in Lyon County
In Lyon County certified copies of the death certificate come from Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health - Office of Vital Records; the Local Health Department files the certificate and issues no copies to the public.
Vital Records Office Record
Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health - Office of Vital Records
Lyon County · State vital records office
Phone
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (except state holidays)
Office
4150 Technology Way, Suite 104, Carson City, NV 89706
Website
Certified copies
From Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health - Office of Vital Records; the Local Health Department files the certificate and issues no copies to the public
Office of Vital Records
4150 Technology Way
Suite 104
Carson City, NV 89706
Certified copy fees
| First certified copy | $25 |
Verified October 15, 2026 · Source
Coroner or Medical Examiner Record
Sheriff-Coroner
Lyon County · Lyon County Sheriff's Office
Phone
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Office
911 Harvey Way, Room 1, Yerington, NV 89447
Website
Verified November 3, 2026 · Source
Funeral Homes in Lyon County
1 funeral home or crematory in Lyon County, each listed with the services it offers, the faiths it serves, the languages its staff speak, its address and its phone.
Funeral homes by city: Yerington
Listings are for informational purposes only. SimplyTrust does not endorse or recommend any funeral home or crematory.
Transferring Property in Lyon County
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 Lyon County are recorded with the County Recorder at 27 South Main Street, Yerington, NV 89447. Phone: 1-775-463-6581. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.
The County Recorder charges $43 flat, regardless of page count.
Lyon County accepts electronic recording through Tyler Portico.
Recording Office Record
County Recorder
Lyon County
Phone
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Office
27 South Main Street, Yerington, NV 89447
Website
E-recording
Fax
1-775-463-5305
Recording fees
| Flat fee (any length) | $43 |
| Transfer tax on a TOD deed | TOD deeds are exempt from transfer tax |
NRS 247.305
Verified October 16, 2026 · Source
Forms that put a death on the title
- Free forms: Affidavit of Death Form
Probate Attorneys Serving Lyon County
Nevada allows independent administrationNRS 143.300Verified Sep 8, 2026View source, so the personal representative manages, pays and distributes the estate without returning to the court for approval at each step. A probate attorney earns the fee when the estate is contested, includes a business or out-of-state real estate, has unclear or insolvent debts, or when beneficiaries disagree.
Nevada uses a presumed-reasonable fee schedule for probate attorneys — the percentages are a starting point that can be negotiated, especially for simple estates. Lyon County firms typically follow the schedule for routine work and negotiate on complex matters.
A probate attorney files the petition with the Third 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.
Carson City general-practice firm founded in 1968, serving Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, Storey, and Washoe counties before the First Judicial District Court. Twelve attorneys handle wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, probate administration, and guardianships, with three focused specifically on probate. More than 50 years of continuous Nevada practice.
Estate planning firm serving the Lake Tahoe Basin and Northern Nevada with offices in Carson City, Lake Tahoe, and Gardnerville. Founder Justin Sinner is licensed in both Nevada and California, focusing on revocable living trusts, wills, probate, trust administration, and guardianships.
Carson City firm providing estate planning and business law services since 2011. Steven Handelin brings a direct, thoughtful approach to estate planning for clients across Carson City, Reno, Lake Tahoe, and surrounding communities. Licensed in both Nevada and California.
Reno sole practice devoted exclusively to the trusts and estates field for over 36 years. J. Douglas Clark is the founding president of the Probate Bar Association of Washoe County and past president of the Estate Planning Council of Northern Nevada.
Johnston Law Offices, P.C.
Yerington general-practice firm founded by Brad M. Johnston, a former Ninth Circuit clerk and former Holland & Hart partner. Returned to private practice in Lyon County in 2014 after serving as general counsel of a large Nevada agricultural company. Associate LeAnn Schumann handles estate planning, family law, and indigent defense across Lyon, Churchill, Douglas, and Mineral counties.
Located in the historic old-town section of Minden, the firm represents clients in Douglas County and surrounding areas. Karen Winters brings more than 35 years of legal experience in both public and private sectors, with a focus on estate planning and elder law.
Firm listings are for informational purposes only. SimplyTrust does not endorse or recommend any specific firm or attorney. Contact firms directly to verify their current practice areas and availability.
Legal Sources
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- NRS 143.300
- NRS 143.340; NRS 155.020 (appointment is by court petition and hearing — no registrar/informal track)
- NRS 147.040, NRS 147.070, NRS 147.130, NRS 147.195, NRS 155.020
- 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)
- 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)
- NRS 19.013(1), NRS 19.020(2), NRS 19.0302(1)(c)
- NRS ch. 136 (probate of wills & petitions for letters); NRS 136.090 (petition contents); NRS ch. 138-139 (appointment & priority); NRS ch. 141 (letters)
- NRS 247.305
- Lyon County Third Judicial District Court, official page
- Lyon County Recorder, official page
- Lyon County vital records and death investigation offices, official page
Data sourced from Nevada statutes and official state code. How we research.
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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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Can I Self-File Probate?
Nevada has no statewide fill-in probate petition, so the opening petition is drafted as a legal pleading, and informal probate is not availableNRS 143.340; NRS 155.020 (appointment is by court petition and hearing — no registrar/informal track)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source.
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