How Much Does an Executor Get Paid in Nevada?
Calculate how much an executor (personal representative) can charge for administering an estate. Fees vary by state law.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nevada sets executor compensation by statute.NRS 150.020 (statutory percentage: 4% on first $15K, 3% next $85K, 2% above $100K; NRS 150.020(4) — court may allow such further fees as it deems just and reasonable; NRS 150.030 — extraordinary services)Verified Jul 14, 2026 The fee schedule is based on the gross value of the estate. Executors and beneficiaries may agree to a different amount, but the statutory schedule provides the default.
Yes. Executors in Nevada can waive their fee entirely or accept a reduced amount. Family members serving as executor often waive compensation, particularly when they are also beneficiaries of the estate. Waiving the fee reduces the overall cost of probate and increases the amount available for distribution to beneficiaries.
In Nevada, co-executors divide one commission — the estate's total does not increase with the number of executors. The division is by agreement among the executors or as the court directs.NRS 150.020(3)Verified Jul 25, 2026
An executor in Nevada is responsible for filing the will with the probate court, inventorying assets, notifying creditors, paying debts and taxes, and distributing remaining assets to beneficiaries.Codified NRS at leg.state.nv.us, all chapters re-fetched live 2026-07-14 (2025-session amendments codified; history lines cite "2025"): NRS 150.020 (executor fees), NRS 150.060 (attorney fees — reasonable compensation; elective percentage schedule), NRS 146.080 (small estate affidavit, $150K spouse/$25K other), NRS 146.070 (set-aside, $150K), NRS 147.040 (creditor claims), NRS 143.340/143.365 (independent admin), NRS 145.040 (summary admin, $500K), NRS 142.020/142.070 (bond), NRS 155.020 (publication), NRS 144.020 (appraisers)Verified Jul 14, 2026 The process typically takes 4-6 months for simple estates and 6-9 months on average. The 3-month creditor claim period sets a minimum timeline. The Nevada estate settlement plan outlines each step.
Executor fees and attorney fees are separate costs in Nevada probate. Attorney fees are based on a presumed-reasonable statutory schedule.NRS 150.060 (reasonable compensation; if computed on the value of the estate the court allows 4% on first $100K, 3% next $100K, 2% next $800K, 1% next $9M, 0.5% next $15M — hourly billing also permitted, fee fixed by written agreement and approved by the court)Verified Jul 14, 2026 Executor compensation is calculated separately from attorney fees. Both fees are paid from the estate before distribution to beneficiaries. To estimate the attorney fee, use the Nevada probate attorney fee calculator.
Total probate costs in Nevada include executor fees, attorney fees, court filing fees, publication costs, and potentially bond premiums. Executor compensation is one component of the overall expense. On a $500,000 estate, the total runs about $24,726 — roughly 5% of estate value — depending on complexity.Codified NRS at leg.state.nv.us, all chapters re-fetched live 2026-07-14 (2025-session amendments codified; history lines cite "2025"): NRS 150.020 (executor fees), NRS 150.060 (attorney fees — reasonable compensation; elective percentage schedule), NRS 146.080 (small estate affidavit, $150K spouse/$25K other), NRS 146.070 (set-aside, $150K), NRS 147.040 (creditor claims), NRS 143.340/143.365 (independent admin), NRS 145.040 (summary admin, $500K), NRS 142.020/142.070 (bond), NRS 155.020 (publication), NRS 144.020 (appraisers)Verified Jul 14, 2026 Use the Nevada probate calculator for a complete cost estimate.
The Nevada statutory schedule for executor compensation is: 4% on the first $15K, 3% on the next $85K, 2% on amounts above $100K.NRS 150.020 (statutory percentage: 4% on first $15K, 3% next $85K, 2% above $100K; NRS 150.020(4) — court may allow such further fees as it deems just and reasonable; NRS 150.030 — extraordinary services)Verified Jul 14, 2026 The fee applies to the gross value of the probate estate. Extraordinary services may warrant additional compensation as approved by the court.
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