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Q: Does Nevada have an estate or inheritance tax?

No. Nevada has no state estate tax and no inheritance tax - the inheritance tax is prohibited by the Nevada Constitution, and there's no state income tax either. Only the federal estate tax can apply, and only to estates above the federal exemption, so almost all Nevada estates owe no death tax.

Q: How long does probate take in Nevada?

Set-aside takes about 3 months; summary administration 6 to 9 months; general administration 9 to 12 months or more. Nevada's 90-day creditor period is among the shortest in the West.

How probate costs work in Nevada

Nevada runs probate through the District Court in the county where the person lived — Clark (Las Vegas), Washoe (Reno), and the rural counties. Clark County uses a Probate Commissioner, which speeds up routine matters. Nevada sets the executor fee by statute, gives the attorney a separate statutory schedule, has no death tax, and sorts estates into value-based tiers that decide how much court process is needed.

1. Executor fee — statutory scale, on the net value

NRS 150.020: when the will is silent, 4% of the first $15,000, 3% of the next $85,000, and 2% of everything over $100,000 — calculated on the estate accounted for less liens and encumbrances. So a $500,000 estate (no mortgage) pays $11,150.

Co-executors split one fee. A lawyer who serves as executor cannot collect both an executor fee and attorney fees (NRS 150.025). Family executors often waive the fee, since it's taxable income while an inheritance is not.

2. Attorney fee — a separate schedule, or hourly

NRS 150.060(4): the attorney has its own schedule — 4% of the first $100,000, 3% of the next $100,000, 2% of the next $800,000, 1% of the next $9M, 0.5% of the next $15M — fixed by written agreement, subject to court approval. That's about $13,000 on a $500,000 estate and $23,000 on $1,000,000. Many attorneys bill hourly instead ($300–$500/hr).

3. No Nevada death tax

No estate or inheritance tax: the Nevada Constitution prohibits an inheritance tax, and the state has no estate tax (and no state income tax). Only the federal estate tax can apply, to estates above the federal exemption (currently $15M) — so nearly all Nevada estates owe no death tax.

4. Court & other costs

Filing fee — about $270–$540 depending on estate value and county (e.g. ~$350 in Clark County for general administration).
Publication to creditors — newspaper notice, once a week for three weeks (~$100–$250).
Bond — may be required unless waived by the will or heirs.
Appraisal, certified copies — small additional costs.

5. Nevada's four probate tiers (raised by SB 404, Oct 1, 2025)

Affidavit of Entitlement (NRS 146.080) — personal property up to $25,000 (or $150,000 for a surviving spouse), no real estate, no court filing; 40 days after death.
Set-Aside Without Administration (NRS 146.070) — net value up to $150,000; a single court petition, real or personal property.
Summary Administration (NRS 145.040) — gross value after encumbrances up to $500,000; a lighter court process.
General Administration — estates over $500,000; the full process.

Cost component	Nevada figure	Source
Executor fee	4/3/2% (on value less liens)	NRS 150.020
Attorney fee	4/3/2/1/0.5% schedule, or hourly	NRS 150.060
Court filing fee	~$270–$540	District Court
Set-aside limit	$150,000 (net)	NRS 146.070
Summary administration	Up to $500,000	NRS 145.040
Estate / inheritance tax	None	Nevada Constitution

Nevada probate cost — frequently asked questions

How much does probate cost in Las Vegas (Clark County)?

The statutory fees and the no-death-tax rule are statewide; only the county District Court differs. In Clark County (Las Vegas), a $500,000 estate pays an $11,150 executor fee (often waived by family), a separate attorney fee of about $13,000 on the schedule (or hourly), plus roughly $350 filing and $150–$250 publication. Clark County's Probate Commissioner speeds routine hearings.

Are executor fees calculated before or after debts?

After secured debts. NRS 150.020 calculates the fee on the estate accounted for less liens and encumbrances, so a $750,000 house with a $400,000 mortgage contributes only $350,000 to the fee base. Enter your mortgages and liens above to see the effect. (Note this differs from valuing the asset for the inventory, which uses the full $750,000.)

Do the executor and attorney use the same schedule?

No — that's a common mix-up. The executor uses NRS 150.020 (4% first $15k, 3% next $85k, 2% over $100k). The attorney uses a different schedule in NRS 150.060(4) (4% first $100k, 3% next $100k, 2% next $800k...) or bills hourly, fixed by written agreement. The two are separate costs, though a lawyer-executor can't take both.

Does Nevada have an estate or inheritance tax?

No. Nevada's Constitution prohibits an inheritance tax, and the state has no estate tax and no income tax. Only the federal estate tax applies, and only to estates above the federal exemption, so almost all Nevada estates owe no death tax.

How long does probate take in Nevada?

Set-aside takes about 3 months; summary administration 6–9 months; general administration 9–12 months or more. Nevada's 90-day creditor period is among the shortest in the West.

This calculator provides an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Nevada sets the executor fee by statute (NRS 150.020: 4% of the first $15,000, 3% of the next $85,000, 2% above $100,000, on the estate less liens and encumbrances) when the will is silent. The attorney fee uses a separate schedule (NRS 150.060) or hourly billing, by written agreement subject to court approval. Filing fees run about $270–$540 by county and tier. The set-aside limit is $150,000 and summary administration reaches $500,000 (NRS 146.070 / 145.040, as amended by SB 404 effective October 1, 2025). Nevada has no estate or inheritance tax. Confirm current figures with the District Court or a licensed Nevada attorney before acting.