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Find out if you can handle probate yourself, see estimated cost savings vs. hiring an attorney, and get a step-by-step filing checklist.
Yes, you can file probate without a lawyer in Washoe County. The process is most manageable for simple estates with a clear will and few beneficiaries.
File at the Second Judicial District Court, located at 75 Court Street, Room 125, Reno, NV 89501. Phone: 775-328-3100. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Nevada allows Small Estate Affidavit for estates under $150,000. There is a 40-day waiting period.
Nevada uses statutory attorney fees, so savings are predictable. Self-filing eliminates the attorney fee entirely, which can range from thousands to tens of thousands depending on estate size.
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