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Nevada Probate vs Living Trust Calculator

Nevada runs two entirely separate statutory fee schedules on the same estate — one for the executor, a different one for the attorney — which is exactly what a trust here lets you skip.

Probate side: NRS 150.020, 150.060 FigureMyTax Editorial Team Free · no sign-up

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Enter your estate value and any liens — the executor fee is calculated on the net value, unlike most states.

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Nevada probate cost vs living trust cost

The probate side of this comparison reuses the same approach as the Nevada Probate Cost Calculator: the executor fee under NRS 150.020 — 4% of the first $15,000, 3% of the next $85,000, 2% above $100,000 — calculated on the estate value less liens and encumbrances, plus a separate attorney fee under NRS 150.060 on its own, different tier structure (or billed hourly by written agreement). The two are distinct costs; a lawyer-executor can't collect both (NRS 150.025). The trust side is market data, not a statutory figure: Nevada attorneys typically charge roughly $1,500–$3,000 for a basic revocable living trust, with Nevada-specific hourly-rate data putting a fuller plan closer to $4,680–$7,020. See the full breakdown in Nevada Living Trust Setup Cost.

Worth noting: the Nevada Constitution itself prohibits an inheritance tax, and the state has no estate tax or income tax either, so there's no tax-avoidance angle to a trust here — the case rests on the two stacked fee schedules, the timeline, and privacy.

Nevada probate vs living trust — frequently asked questions

Why does Nevada have two separate probate fee schedules?

Because the executor fee (NRS 150.020) and the attorney fee (NRS 150.060) are calculated on entirely different tier structures, and both can be charged on the same estate — though a lawyer serving as executor can't collect both under NRS 150.025.

Is a living trust worth it in Nevada?

Often yes for a larger estate, mainly to avoid the combined executor-plus-attorney fee and the probate process itself — not for tax savings, since Nevada already has none.

How much does Nevada probate cost compared to a living trust?

On a $500,000 estate (no liens), the executor fee runs about $11,150 and the attorney fee about $13,000 on its own schedule — together roughly $24,150 before filing and publication. A Nevada living trust typically costs $1,500–$3,000 basic, or $4,680–$7,020 with Nevada-specific hourly-rate data.

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This calculator provides an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal or financial advice. Probate-side figures are based on Nevada statute (NRS 150.020, 150.060). Trust-side figures are illustrative market rates, not a legal or statutory amount, and vary by attorney and estate complexity. Confirm current figures with the District Court or a licensed Nevada estate planning attorney before acting.