Estate Planning for Storey County, Nevada Property Owners

For most Storey 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 Storey County property owner, the biggest probate risk is the home itself. Real estate is what forces most families into the First Judicial District Court. The two tools that keep a Storey 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, Storey County property passes through the First 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.

Record a Transfer-on-Death Deed in Storey County

A deed upon death names a beneficiary who receives Storey 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 Storey County are recorded with the County Recorder, led by County Recorder Dru McPherson, at 26 South B Street, Virginia City, NV 89440. Phone: 775-847-0967. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (closed for lunch).

Documents submitted by mail go to PO Box 493, Virginia City, NV 89440.

The County Recorder charges $37 flat, regardless of page count. Recording a 2-page deed upon death in Storey 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.

Storey County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile.

Recording Office Record

County Recorder

Storey County · County Recorder · Dru McPherson

Address

26 South B StreetVirginia City, NV 89440Mailing: PO Box 493, Virginia City, NV 89440

Fax

775-847-1009

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (closed for lunch)

E-recording

Available via Simplifile
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Recording fees

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

NRS 247.305

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Verified September 8, 2026 · Source

Estate Planning Attorneys Serving Storey County

FirmCarson City, NV

Allison MacKenzie, Ltd.

Since 1968 · Serves 5 counties

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.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateGuardianshipBusiness LawReal Estate Law

Office
402 N. Division StreetCarson City, NV 89703

Solo PracticeCarson City, NV

Handelin Law, LTD

Since 2011 · Serves 5 counties

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.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateAsset ProtectionBusiness Formationand 2 more

Office
1100 South Carson StreetCarson City, NV 89701

Solo PracticeReno, NV

J. Douglas Clark Attorney at Law, Ltd.

Since 1979 · Serves 6 counties

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.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateTrust LitigationAlternative Dispute Resolutionand 2 more

Office
510 West Plumb Lane, Suite BReno, NV 89509
Free consultation

Solo PracticeCarson City, NV

Mahe Law, Ltd.

Serves 5 counties

Carson City estate planning and probate firm serving Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, Storey, and Washoe counties in Northern Nevada. Jennifer M. Mahe handles wills, trusts, probate administration, trust administration, probate litigation, and will contests before Nevada District Courts. Admitted to the Nevada State Bar since 2005.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate Litigation

Office
707 N Minnesota Street, Suite DCarson City, NV 89703

FirmCarson City, NV

Prunty Law

Serves 5 counties

Downtown Carson City boutique on West Telegraph Street, practicing before the First Judicial District Court. Walks personal representatives and trustees through administration deadlines, and represents them in court-supervised probate and in disputes among beneficiaries, fiduciaries, or creditors. Jessica C. Prunty focuses on estate planning and estate and trust administration.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateTax Planningand 2 more

Office
111 W. Telegraph Street, Suite 202Carson City, NV 89703

FirmReno, NV

Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd.

Serves Washoe, Carson City, and Douglas counties from Damonte Ranch in Reno, with a second office in Minden. Handles trust and probate administration for surviving families alongside wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, special-needs trusts, and retirement-account trusts. Runs free public estate planning workshops; consultations are not advertised as free.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateGuardianshipand 2 more

Office
500 Damonte Ranch Parkway, Suite 860Reno, NV 89521
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