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Probate Attorney Fees in Nevada

What probate lawyers charge in Nevada, how the statutory schedule works, and how it differs from the executor fee.

NRS 150.060 · schedule or hourly

By the FigureMyTax Editorial Team · How we calculate

Quick answer: Nevada attorneys can bill probate work by the statutory schedule in NRS 150.060(4) or by the hour ($300–$500/hr), fixed by written agreement and subject to court approval. The schedule is separate from the executor fee, so an estate can pay both. On a $500,000 estate the schedule fee is about $13,000. Estimate the whole picture in the Nevada probate cost calculator.

The attorney fee schedule (NRS 150.060(4))

Portion of the estateRate
First $100,0004%
Next $100,000 (to $200,000)3%
Next $800,000 (to $1,000,000)2%
Next $9,000,0001%
Next $15,000,0000.5%
By written agreement: the attorney fee must be fixed by written agreement with the personal representative and is subject to court approval (NRS 150.060(8)). The attorney may instead bill hourly — and for a simple estate, hourly is often cheaper than the schedule.

Schedule fee at a glance

Estate valueAttorney fee (schedule)
$100,000$4,000
$300,000$9,000
$500,000$13,000
$1,000,000$23,000
Not the same as the executor scale: the executor uses NRS 150.020 (4% first $15k, 3% next $85k, 2% over $100k) on the value less liens. The attorney schedule is a different ladder. A lawyer who serves as executor can't collect both (NRS 150.025).
Facing probate in Nevada?

A local probate attorney can review your estate — many offer a free consultation.

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Questions to ask before hiring

  • Will you use the NRS 150.060 schedule or bill hourly — and what's your estimate for an estate like mine?
  • Is your fee separate from the executor fee? (Yes — both come from the estate.)
  • Which track applies — set-aside ($150,000), summary ($500,000), or general administration?
  • Can this estate use the affidavit of entitlement and skip court entirely?

Ways to reduce legal fees

  • Use a lower tier — set-aside and summary administration need far less attorney time.
  • Choose hourly for a simple estate instead of the percentage schedule.
  • Stay organized — a clean inventory cuts billable hours.

Nevada probate attorney fees — frequently asked questions

How much does a probate lawyer cost in Nevada?

Nevada attorneys can bill by the § 150.060(4) statutory schedule or by the hour ($300-$500/hr), fixed by written agreement and subject to court approval. On a $500,000 estate the schedule fee is about $13,000.

Is the Nevada attorney fee the same as the executor fee?

No — the executor fee follows § 150.020 on the value net of liens; the attorney fee follows § 150.060(4), a different ladder entirely.

Is hourly billing usually cheaper than the Nevada attorney fee schedule?

For a simple, routine estate, often yes — which is why many attorneys offer clients the choice.

Can a Nevada estate's attorney also serve as the personal representative?

Yes, but § 150.025 prevents that person from collecting both the executor fee and the attorney fee.

Does choosing a lower Nevada probate tier reduce attorney fees?

Often yes — set-aside and summary administration typically require far less attorney time than general administration.

Related Nevada guides

Nevada Probate Cost CalculatorFull estimate + PDF Full Cost BreakdownEvery line item Filing FeesCourt costs by tier Executor Fee CalculatorThe NRS 150.020 scale

Estimate for general guidance only, not legal advice. Nevada probate attorney fees follow the NRS 150.060(4) schedule (4% first $100,000, 3% next $100,000, 2% next $800,000, 1% next $9M, 0.5% next $15M) or hourly billing, fixed by written agreement and subject to court approval. The attorney fee is separate from the executor fee (NRS 150.020); a lawyer-executor can't take both (NRS 150.025). Get a written fee agreement and verify with a licensed Nevada attorney.