Do I Need a Transfer on Death Deed in Nevada?
Answer a few questions about the property to see whether a transfer on death deed applies for avoiding probate on real estate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Nevada allows deed upon deaths.NRS 111.655 to 111.699Verified Jul 15, 2026 The deed transfers real property to a named beneficiary at death without probate. See how this compares to a trust with the probate calculator.
A deed upon death in Nevada requires notary acknowledgment. The signed deed must be recorded at the county recorder before death to be effective. Must be executed and recorded as provided by law in the office of the county recorder of the county where the property is located before the death of the owner or the death of the last surviving owner. NRS 111.681.NRS 111.655 to 111.699Verified Jul 15, 2026
Yes. A deed upon deathis revocable at any time during the owner's lifetime. Revocation methods in Nevada include: Recording an instrument of revocation (NRS 111.697), Recording a subsequent deed upon death (last recorded is effective, NRS 111.677(2)), Inter vivos conveyance of the property (voids the deed, NRS 111.677(1)).NRS 111.655 to 111.699Verified Jul 15, 2026
Nevada allows deed upon deaths for all types of real property, including homes, land, condominiums, and commercial properties.NRS 111.655 to 111.699Verified Jul 15, 2026
Yes. Nevada allows multiple beneficiaries on a deed upon death. If multiple beneficiaries are named, they take title as tenants in common unless the deed specifies otherwise.NRS 111.655 to 111.699Verified Jul 15, 2026
A deed upon death transfers the property directly to the beneficiary at death, bypassing probate for that asset. Other assets not covered by a TOD deed, trust, or beneficiary designation still go through probate. Use the Nevada probate calculator to estimate the cost of probating remaining assets.
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