Small Estate Affidavit in Nevada
How to collect a loved one's property in Nevada without full probate: the dollar limit, waiting period and official form.
Short answer: If the decedent left no Nevada real estate, a person entitled to the property may collect it by affidavit 40 days after death, without court letters. NRS 146.080
| Small estate affidavit | If the decedent left no Nevada real estate, a person entitled to the property may collect it by affidavit 40 days after death, without court letters. Limit: gross value of up to $25,000 for most claimants, or up to $150,000 if the claimant is the surviving spouse. Armed Forces pay owed to the decedent and registered motor vehicles are not counted toward the limit. The affidavit cannot be used for real estate. Source: NRS 146.080 |
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| Simplified probate | Set aside without administration: if the estate does not exceed $150,000, the court may set it aside to the surviving spouse, minor children or others (petition no sooner than 30 days after death). Summary administration: available if the gross estate, after encumbrances, does not exceed $500,000; it shortens the creditor claim period to 60 days. Set-aside rule text: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-146.html |
| Deadline for creditor claims | Creditors must file claims within 90 days after the first published notice. A creditor who is mailed notice has 30 days after the mailing or 90 days after first publication, whichever is later. In summary administration the 90 days is shortened to 60. Late claims are generally barred, unless the creditor had no notice and files before the final account. Source: NRS 147.040 |
Official forms
- Deed Upon Death form, Revocation form and Death of Grantor Affidavit (NRS 111.695, 111.697, 111.699)
- Deed Upon Death form, Revocation form and Death of Grantor Affidavit (NRS 111.695, 111.697, 111.699)
- Affidavit for Transfer of Title for Estates Without Probate (VP 024)
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FAQ
What is the small estate limit in Nevada?
If the decedent left no Nevada real estate, a person entitled to the property may collect it by affidavit 40 days after death, without court letters. Limit: gross value of up to $25,000 for most claimants, or up to $150,000 if the claimant is the surviving spouse. Armed Forces pay owed to the decedent and registered motor vehicles are not counted toward the limit. The affidavit cannot be used for real estate.
Is there a simplified probate process in Nevada?
Set aside without administration: if the estate does not exceed $150,000, the court may set it aside to the surviving spouse, minor children or others (petition no sooner than 30 days after death). Summary administration: available if the gross estate, after encumbrances, does not exceed $500,000; it shortens the creditor claim period to 60 days.
How long do creditors have to file claims against an estate in Nevada?
Creditors must file claims within 90 days after the first published notice. A creditor who is mailed notice has 30 days after the mailing or 90 days after first publication, whichever is later. In summary administration the 90 days is shortened to 60. Late claims are generally barred, unless the creditor had no notice and files before the final account.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.