Nevada Estate Planning

Does Nevada require probate if I don't have a trust?

In Nevada, estates that exceed the state's small estate threshold typically must go through the probate process, which is handled through the courts and can take months to resolve. A revocable living trust is one way families structure their estates to keep assets out of probate entirely, since trust assets transfer directly to beneficiaries without court involvement. Nevada is also considered trust-friendly, meaning trusts created there are generally recognized across other states — useful if you own property in multiple places. Without any planning in place, Nevada's intestacy laws determine who inherits, which may not reflect your actual wishes.