Which Nevada Probate Track Fits Your Estate

Quick answer: Nevada offers three tracks — set-aside, summary administration, and general administration — sorted mainly by estate value. See how this affects your own estimate in the Nevada probate timeline calculator.

Side by side

Track	Threshold	Statute
Set-aside	$150,000 or less	NRS 146.070
Summary administration	$500,000 or less (raised by SB 404, eff. Oct 1, 2025)	NRS 145.040
General administration	Everything else	NRS Title 12

Set-aside vs summary administration — different purposes

Not the same tool: set-aside under § 146.070 exists specifically to get assets to a surviving spouse or minor children quickly, without the full weight of administration, for estates of $150,000 or less. Summary administration under § 145.040 is broader — available to any qualifying estate up to its value threshold, not limited to spouse or minor-child circumstances, and it also carries the benefit of a shortened 60-day creditor claim period instead of the standard 90.

A significant recent expansion

Effective October 1, 2025, SB 404 raised the summary administration threshold to $500,000 — a meaningful increase from its prior level that opened the faster, cheaper track (and its shorter creditor window) to many more Nevada estates than qualified before.

Executor vs administrator is a separate question

Independently of which track applies, Nevada still distinguishes an executor (named in a will) from an administrator (appointed when there's no will) — both are called the personal representative, and either can use whichever of the three tracks the estate qualifies for.

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Which track fits — frequently asked questions

How many probate tracks does Nevada offer?

Three: set-aside for estates of $150,000 or less (NRS 146.070), summary administration for estates of $500,000 or less (NRS 145.040), and general administration for everything else.

What changed about Nevada summary administration in 2025?

SB 404 raised the summary administration threshold to $500,000, effective October 1, 2025 — a significant increase that made the faster, cheaper track available to many more Nevada estates than before.

What's the difference between set-aside and summary administration in Nevada?

Set-aside is designed to get assets to a surviving spouse or minor children quickly, for smaller estates. Summary administration is a broader streamlined process available for any qualifying estate up to the value threshold, not limited to spouse or minor-child situations.

Who serves as executor or administrator in Nevada, and does it matter for these tracks?

An executor is named in a will; an administrator is appointed when there's no will. Nevada refers to both as the personal representative, and either can use whichever of the three tracks the estate qualifies for.

Estimate for general guidance only, not legal advice. Based on NRS 145.040, 146.070, as amended by SB 404 (eff. Oct 1, 2025). Which track applies to a specific estate depends on its own facts. Consult a licensed Nevada attorney before proceeding.