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Nevada Executor Fee Calculator

Estimate personal representative compensation under NRS § 150.020 — 4%/3%/2% on the estate net of liens and encumbrances, but only when the will doesn't say otherwise.

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Nevada's commission base is net of debt — enter the estate's value and any liens or mortgages to subtract.

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— statutory default, applies only if the will is silent or renounced
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How the Nevada executor fee actually works

A real net-of-debt base, a will that fully controls by default, and a hard rule against side deals for more money.

1. A statutory default, only when the will is silent or renounced

NRS § 150.020(1): "If no compensation is provided by the will, or the personal representative renounces all claims thereto, fees must be allowed upon the whole amount of the estate which has been accounted for, less liens and encumbrances, as follows: (a) For the first $15,000, at the rate of 4 percent... [3% of the next $85,000, 2% above $100,000]." This schedule doesn't automatically apply — it's specifically the fallback for when the will has nothing to say about compensation, or the personal representative gives up the will's provision.

2. The base is net of debt — genuinely distinctive

§ 150.020(1): the commission is calculated on the estate "accounted for, less liens and encumbrances." A $750,000 house with a $400,000 mortgage contributes only $350,000 to the fee base — not its full value. Most states calculate commissions on gross value; Nevada explicitly nets out secured debt first.

3. The court can award more if the schedule falls short

§ 150.020(4): "the court may allow such fees as it deems just and reasonable if the fees authorized pursuant to subsection 1 are not sufficient to reasonably compensate the personal representative." The statutory table is a default the court can exceed, not a hard ceiling.

4. Side deals for more money are void

NRS § 150.040: "A contract between a personal representative and an heir or devisee for a higher compensation than that allowed by NRS 150.020 and 150.030 is void." A real, blunt anti-circumvention rule — unlike some states that let the decedent or beneficiaries fix a different amount by agreement, Nevada specifically voids that kind of side deal for the personal representative's own fee.

5. Attorney fees run on a completely different schedule

NRS § 150.060(4): the estate's attorney uses separate breakpoints entirely — 4% of the first $100,000, 3% of the next $100,000, 2% of the next $800,000, 1% of the next $9,000,000, and 0.5% of the next $15,000,000 — fixed by written agreement between the personal representative and attorney, subject to court approval. Only the attorney's fee has that written-agreement override; the personal representative's own fee under § 150.020 can only be changed by the will itself.
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First $15,0004%
$15,000 – $100,0003%
Above $100,0002%

Nevada executor fee — frequently asked questions

How much does an executor get paid in Las Vegas or Reno?

The NRS § 150.020 schedule applies statewide, including Clark and Washoe counties. There's no county-specific rate.

Does the statutory schedule always apply?

No - it only kicks in if the will doesn't set its own compensation, or the personal representative renounces what the will provides. If the will sets an amount, that generally controls instead.

Why does a mortgage matter for the fee calculation?

Because Nevada calculates the commission on the estate net of liens and encumbrances - a mortgaged property's debt is subtracted from the fee base before the percentages apply.

Can family agree to pay the executor more than the statute allows?

Not through a private contract - NRS § 150.040 makes any such agreement between the personal representative and an heir or devisee void.

Is the Nevada executor fee taxable?

Yes — compensation is taxable income under federal law regardless of state. See our guide to how it's taxed, and when to waive it for the IRS rules on self-employment tax and reporting.

Nevada executor fee guides

Nevada Executor Fee: How Much Is It?The net-of-debt schedule explained Nevada Executor Fee: Taxable? Can You Waive It?IRS rules + waiver Nevada Co-Personal Representatives: Fee Split?Multiple PRs Nevada Probate Cost CalculatorThe full cost picture

This calculator provides an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Figures are based on Nevada statute (NRS § 150.020, § 150.040). The statutory schedule applies only if the will is silent on compensation or renounced; the will's own provision otherwise controls. Confirm current figures with the probate court or a licensed Nevada attorney before acting.