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Clark County, NV Probate Information
Quick facts
| Category | Current rules |
|---|---|
| Court | Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County (probate program) |
| Filing counter | Clerk of the District Court, Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Avenue, 3rd Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89155 |
| Probate Commissioners | Chambers at the Phoenix Building, 330 South 3rd Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101; hearings are held at the Regional Justice Center |
| Phone | (702) 455-2650 (probate); (702) 671-0514 (clerk's office, filing) |
| [email protected] | |
| Hours | Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed noon to 1:00 p.m. for lunch; closed weekends and court holidays |
| Filing fee | No fee if the stated estate value is $2,500 or less; otherwise $185.50 to $537.50 by estate value (NRS 19.013; EJDC Official Fees, effective October 1, 2019, verified July 2026). Lodging an original will is $18.00 |
| Local forms | Nevada has no statewide mandatory probate form set. The Civil Law Self-Help Center publishes free probate packets, and the court posts filing information on its probate page |
| E-filing | Odyssey eFileNV (Tyler Technologies File & Serve; nevada.tylertech.cloud) is the standard channel and mandatory for attorneys, and every filer must register for electronic service (Administrative Order 20-17). Self-represented filers may also file by mail or in person at the Regional Justice Center counter |
| Case search | Eighth Judicial District Court Portal at clarkcountycourts.us/Portal/, searchable by the decedent's name |
| Remote appearance | Published policy under Nevada Supreme Court ADKT 0581 standards: uncontested probate hearings on the approved list, probate status hearings, and probate sales hearings are presumptively virtual; contested and evidentiary hearings are presumptively in person. Email a Zoom request at least 48 hours before the hearing (per the court's probate page, July 2026) |
| Website | https://www.clarkcountycourts.us/departments/probate/ |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
The most common Clark County misstep is filing before you know what the estate holds and which path fits. Nevada offers several routes, from a small-estate affidavit that avoids opening a case at all, to a set-aside without administration, summary administration, and full general administration. Which one applies depends on the value and type of the assets and on whether the decedent left Nevada real property; the thresholds are statewide and are covered on the Nevada state page. The path you choose determines what you file at the Regional Justice Center and whether you open a court proceeding at all.
Before you file, identify every bank, credit-union, brokerage, and retirement account, life-insurance policy, vehicle, business interest, and parcel of Clark County real estate, along with every debt, and identify each heir and beneficiary by name. Only then can you pick the right path, calculate the correct filing-fee tier, and decide whether counsel is needed. Sunset's asset-discovery work, searching more than 2,300 financial institutions, exists for this step.
Which court handles jurisdiction
The Eighth Judicial District Court serves all of Clark County, including Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, Mesquite, Laughlin, and the county's unincorporated towns. Every Clark County probate is filed with the Clerk of the District Court at the Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Avenue, 3rd Floor. Under Nevada's venue rule (NRS 136.010), a district court may take jurisdiction of an estate if the decedent resided in Nevada at death or left estate property in the state, and venue is proper in any Nevada district court subject to a convenience objection; in practice, an estate of a Clark County resident, or one holding Clark County real property, is filed here.
Clark County is one of only two Nevada counties with a dedicated probate program. Routine and uncontested matters, such as unopposed petitions and accountings, are heard by a Probate Commissioner, who reviews the filings and issues a report and recommendation to the district judge who enters the order. Contested matters, such as a will contest or a disputed accounting, are decided by a district judge. The Probate Commissioners keep chambers at the Phoenix Building at 330 South 3rd Street, while the probate calendar itself is heard at the Regional Justice Center.
The jurisdiction process
- Confirm venue and choose the path. Clark County is the right court when the decedent resided here or owned Clark County property (NRS 136.010). Decide, based on the assets and whether there is Nevada real property, whether the estate needs full or summary administration, a set-aside, or only a small-estate affidavit; the statewide thresholds are on the Nevada state page.
- Gather what the court needs: the original will (if any), a certified copy of the death certificate, a list of the estate's assets and debts, and the names and addresses of the heirs and beneficiaries. The personal representative is the executor if named in a will, or the administrator if there is no will.
- Register for electronic service, which Administrative Order 20-17 requires of every filer, and set up Odyssey eFileNV (Tyler Technologies File & Serve at nevada.tylertech.cloud) if you will file online. E-filing is mandatory for attorneys; self-represented filers may use the portal or file by mail or in person at the clerk's counter, and can get help at the Civil Law Self-Help Center.
- File the petition for letters testamentary or letters of administration with the Clerk of the District Court, online through Odyssey eFileNV or by mail or in person at the Regional Justice Center, and pay the filing fee for your estate-value tier (no fee at $2,500 or less, otherwise $185.50 to $537.50). Deliver the original will to the clerk in person or by certified mail within 30 days of death (NRS 136.050); lodging an original will is $18.00 (NRS 19.013; EJDC Official Fees, effective October 1, 2019, verified July 2026).
- Request a hearing date by writing "HEARING REQUESTED" below the case number in the caption; Master Calendar then sets the petition, generally 24 to 60 days after filing (per the court's probate page, July 2026). The probate calendar is heard Wednesday and Friday mornings at the Regional Justice Center, with the sales calendar at 9:30 a.m. followed by the hearing calendar at 9:45 a.m.
- Give notice. Publish and mail notice to interested persons and to creditors as required (NRS 155.020, NRS 147.010). A creditor generally has 90 days from first publication or mailing to file a claim, reduced to 60 days if summary administration is granted (NRS 147.040).
- Check the court's approved list before the hearing date. If the matter is marked APPROVED and no objection is expected, no appearance is required; otherwise appear, and note that uncontested hearings are presumptively virtual under the court's published remote-appearance policy. The Probate Commissioner hears the routine, uncontested matter and issues a report and recommendation; the district judge enters the order admitting the will or appointing the administrator. A contested matter is set before a district judge instead.
- Qualify and receive authority. After the order, the clerk issues letters testamentary or letters of administration once any required bond is posted and the qualifying powers are filed ($15.00 fee). The letters are the personal representative's proof of authority for banks and title companies.
- Administer and close: file the inventory and appraisement, resolve creditor claims, obtain court authority to sell real property where required (NRS Chapter 148), account to the court, distribute, and close the estate.
Forms and documents
Probate forms in Clark County
Nevada has no statewide mandatory probate form set. There is no single packet every filer must use; instead, the Eighth Judicial District Court posts filing information and forms on its probate page, and the Civil Law Self-Help Center publishes the most complete free self-service probate packets in the state. Documents may be filed online through Odyssey eFileNV, or by mail or in person at the clerk's counter at the Regional Justice Center; the original will itself is delivered to the clerk in person or by certified mail (NRS 136.050). The core filing is the petition for letters testamentary (with a will) or letters of administration (no will), together with the will lodged with the clerk, the notice and proof of publication and mailing, the inventory and appraisement, and the order and letters the court issues. The Civil Law Self-Help Center's packets, at civillawselfhelpcenter.org/self-help/probate, walk self-represented filers through each of these for Clark County.
Fees
The Eighth Judicial District Court publishes its own Official Fees schedule (effective October 1, 2019; confirmed current and re-verified July 2026). The fee for a petition for letters testamentary or letters of administration is set by the stated value of the estate. These estate-value brackets are NRS 19.0302 fee tiers, not the substantive probate thresholds; they do not decide which probate path applies. The path thresholds are statewide and appear on the Nevada state page.
| Filing | Fee | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Petition for letters testamentary or administration, stated estate value $2,500 or less | No fee | NRS 19.013; EJDC Official Fees, effective October 1, 2019, verified July 2026 |
| Petition, stated value more than $2,500 but less than $20,000 | $185.50 | NRS 19.013; EJDC Official Fees, effective October 1, 2019, verified July 2026 |
| Petition, stated value more than $20,000 but less than $300,000 | $284.50 | NRS 19.013; EJDC Official Fees, effective October 1, 2019, verified July 2026 |
| Petition, stated value $300,000 or more | $537.50 | NRS 19.013; EJDC Official Fees, effective October 1, 2019, verified July 2026 |
| Lodging an original will | $18.00 | NRS 19.013; EJDC Official Fees, effective October 1, 2019, verified July 2026 |
| Filing of qualifying powers (issuance of letters) | $15.00 | NRS 19.013; EJDC Official Fees, effective October 1, 2019, verified July 2026 |
| Petition to contest a will or codicil, by the same value tiers | $124.00 to $476.00 | NRS 19.013; EJDC Official Fees, effective October 1, 2019, verified July 2026 |
The base statutory fee under NRS 19.013 is included in these totals: there is no fee when the stated estate value is $2,500 or less. Court copy, certification, and records-search fees are charged separately per the same schedule.
Timeline
- Filing to hearing: after the petition is filed with "HEARING REQUESTED" written below the case number, Master Calendar generally sets the hearing 24 to 60 days out (per the court's probate page, July 2026).
- Hearing calendar: Wednesday and Friday mornings at the Regional Justice Center, sales calendar at 9:30 a.m. and hearing calendar at 9:45 a.m. A matter marked APPROVED on the court's approved list with no expected objection requires no appearance.
- Creditor claim window: 90 days after first publication or mailing of the notice to creditors, reduced to 60 days if summary administration is granted (NRS 147.040).
- Administration and close: inventory, claims, any court-confirmed real property sale (NRS Chapter 148), accounting, and distribution follow; contested matters before a district judge run substantially longer.
Local nuance
Clark County-specific considerations
E-filing is the standard channel. Odyssey eFileNV (Tyler Technologies File & Serve at nevada.tylertech.cloud) is mandatory for attorneys, and every filer must register for electronic service (Administrative Order 20-17). Self-represented filers may use the portal or file by mail or in person at the Regional Justice Center counter, and the original will is delivered in person or by certified mail (NRS 136.050).
Two locations, two functions. The Clerk of the District Court accepts probate filings and lodges original wills at the Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Avenue, 3rd Floor. The Probate Commissioners keep chambers at the Phoenix Building at 330 South 3rd Street, but the probate calendar is heard at the Regional Justice Center. Check the court's approved list for the assigned courtroom before a hearing.
A Probate Commissioner hears routine matters. Clark County runs a dedicated probate program. Uncontested petitions and accountings are heard by a Probate Commissioner, who issues a report and recommendation to the district judge who signs the order. Contested matters go before a district judge. Proposed orders for the Probate Commissioner are submitted through the probate department.
The calendar is Wednesday and Friday mornings. The probate calendar is heard Wednesday and Friday mornings, with the sales calendar at 9:30 a.m. followed by the hearing calendar at 9:45 a.m. (per the court's probate page, July 2026). If a matter is marked APPROVED on the court's approved list and no objection is expected, no appearance is required.
Remote appearance is the norm for uncontested matters. Under the court's published policy (Nevada Supreme Court ADKT 0581 standards), uncontested probate hearings on the approved list, probate status hearings, and probate sales hearings are presumptively virtual, while contested and evidentiary matters are presumptively in person. Email a Zoom request at least 48 hours before the hearing.
Free packets at the courthouse. The Civil Law Self-Help Center, operated by Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, sits on the first floor of the Regional Justice Center and publishes free probate guides and form packets. It is the most complete free self-service probate resource in the state.
Recent updates
| Date | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|
| February 2025 | The Eighth Judicial District Court began hearing the probate calendar twice weekly, on Wednesday and Friday mornings, before two Probate Commissioners. | clarkcountycourts.us/departments/probate/; State Bar of Nevada |
Page last reviewed: July 2026.
Scenarios
| Situation | Likely path in Clark County | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse, co-owned home | A Las Vegas or Henderson home held in joint tenancy or as community property with right of survivorship passes to the surviving spouse outside probate; the survivor records an affidavit of death and the supporting documents with the Clark County Recorder to clear title. Accounts and property in the decedent's sole name may still need a probate filing or, if the estate is small and holds no Nevada real property, a small-estate affidavit (NRS 146.080). | Asset discovery to confirm what was held jointly versus solely. Packet generation for the affidavit or the probate petition. Guidance on clearing title with the Clark County Recorder. |
| Out-of-state adult child, small estate | If the parent left no Nevada real property and the estate is small, the child can collect the assets with an affidavit of entitlement (NRS 146.080) once at least 40 days have passed since death, with no court case to open. If the estate is larger or holds Clark County real property, the child files the petition through Odyssey eFileNV, which can be done from out of state, and uncontested hearings are presumptively virtual under the court's published remote-appearance policy, so the matter can often be completed without traveling to Las Vegas. | Asset discovery to confirm the estate fits the affidavit path and holds no Nevada real property. Packet generation for the affidavit or petition. Attorney referral if a trip to Las Vegas cannot be avoided. |
| Parent settling a predeceased child's estate, home must be sold | General administration in the Eighth Judicial District Court. The parent petitions through Odyssey eFileNV for letters of administration (there is no will), appears on the Probate Commissioner's Wednesday or Friday calendar, and, once appointed, obtains court authority to sell the Clark County home (NRS Chapter 148) before the deed can transfer. | Asset discovery for the child's accounts and property. Packet generation for the administration petition and the sale papers. Attorney referral if the sale or an heir dispute turns contested. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | What it offers |
|---|---|
| Civil Law Self-Help Center, Probate (civillawselfhelpcenter.org/self-help/probate) | Free probate guides and form packets, operated by Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada; located on the first floor of the Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Avenue |
| Eighth Judicial District Court, Probate (clarkcountycourts.us/departments/probate/) | The court's own probate page: commissioners, the hearing calendar, filing information, and the case-search portal |
| Clark County Law Library (clarkcountynv.gov) | Free public law library at 309 South Third Street, Suite 400, Las Vegas; open to everyone at no charge, (702) 455-4696 |
| State Bar of Nevada Lawyer Referral Service (nvbar.org) | Attorney referrals across southern Nevada, including probate and estate matters |
| Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada (lacsn.org) | Free and low-cost civil legal help for income-eligible Clark County residents, including probate and estate administration |
| Nevada Judiciary self-help (nvcourts.gov) | Statewide self-help resources and the District Courts directory and court locator |
When to hire an attorney
Many Clark County families complete an uncontested probate on their own, with the Odyssey eFileNV portal and the Civil Law Self-Help Center's free packets. Counsel makes sense when a matter is contested and moves before a district judge, such as a will contest, an objection to an accounting, or a fiduciary-removal fight; when the estate is insolvent or its solvency is in doubt; when Clark County real property must be sold and the sale needs court confirmation; when a business interest or an out-of-state asset complicates administration; or when heirs are in conflict. Sunset can connect families to a vetted Clark County probate attorney when the situation calls for counsel.
How Sunset helps
Find the accounts and assets. Sunset searches more than 2,300 financial institutions and public records to surface bank and credit-union accounts, retirement plans, brokerage holdings, life insurance, Clark County real estate, business interests, and unclaimed property, so you know the estate's value for estate settlement and can pick the right Nevada probate path before you file.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset assembles the Clark County filing: the petition for letters testamentary or letters of administration, the notice and proof of publication and mailing, the inventory, and the supporting documents, formatted for upload through Odyssey eFileNV.
Find a local probate attorney. When a matter is contested or otherwise calls for counsel, Sunset connects families to a vetted Clark County probate attorney.
Sunset is free for families. Revenue comes from bank partners that pay Sunset while estate funds sit in an FDIC-insured estate account ($3M coverage).
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file probate in Clark County, Nevada?
With the Clerk of the District Court of the Eighth Judicial District Court, at the Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Avenue, 3rd Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89155. Documents may be filed online through Odyssey eFileNV, or by mail or in person at the clerk's counter; the probate department can be reached at (702) 455-2650 or [email protected].
Do I have to e-file probate in Clark County?
Attorneys must; self-represented filers have a choice. E-filing through Odyssey eFileNV (Tyler Technologies File & Serve at nevada.tylertech.cloud) is mandatory for attorneys, and every filer must register for electronic service (Administrative Order 20-17), but the court's own filing guidance allows documents to be filed online, by mail, or in person at the Regional Justice Center. The Civil Law Self-Help Center can help self-represented filers with either route.
How much does it cost to file probate in Clark County?
There is no filing fee if the stated estate value is $2,500 or less. Otherwise the petition for letters testamentary or administration is $185.50 for an estate more than $2,500 but less than $20,000, $284.50 for more than $20,000 but less than $300,000, and $537.50 for $300,000 or more. Lodging an original will is $18.00 (NRS 19.013; EJDC Official Fees, effective October 1, 2019, verified July 2026). These estate-value brackets are fee tiers, not the thresholds that decide which probate path applies.
How do I look up a Clark County probate case?
Use the Eighth Judicial District Court Portal at clarkcountycourts.us/Portal/, which is searchable by the decedent's name. It shows the docket for probate cases filed in Clark County.
Do I have to appear in person for a Clark County probate hearing?
Often not. If your matter is marked APPROVED on the court's approved list and no objection is expected, you are not required to attend the hearing at all. When a hearing is held, the court's published remote-appearance policy (Nevada Supreme Court ADKT 0581 standards) makes uncontested probate hearings, status hearings, and sales hearings presumptively virtual; email a Zoom request at least 48 hours before the hearing. Contested and evidentiary matters are presumptively in person. The calendar runs Wednesday and Friday mornings at the Regional Justice Center.
Is there free help with probate in Las Vegas?
Yes. The Civil Law Self-Help Center, operated by Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, is on the first floor of the Regional Justice Center at 200 Lewis Avenue and publishes free probate guides and form packets at civillawselfhelpcenter.org/self-help/probate. The Clark County Law Library at 309 South Third Street is free and open to the public.
What if the estate is small and there is no house?
If the decedent left no Nevada real property and the estate is small enough, successors can collect the assets with an affidavit of entitlement (NRS 146.080) once at least 40 days have passed since death, with no probate case to open. The dollar limits are statewide and are on the Nevada state page. If the estate holds real property, this affidavit is not available and a probate filing is needed.
Who hears probate cases in Clark County?
Clark County runs a dedicated probate program. Routine, uncontested matters are heard by a Probate Commissioner, who issues a report and recommendation to a district judge who signs the order. Contested matters, such as a will contest, are decided by a district judge.
Does the court keep the original will?
Yes. The original will is delivered to the Clerk of the District Court at the Regional Justice Center in person or by certified mail, within 30 days of death (NRS 136.050); lodging an original will is $18.00. The court retains it as part of the record while the certified filings and letters are used for administration.
How long does probate take in Clark County?
There is no fixed length. An uncontested estate is driven mainly by the notice and creditor-claim window, generally 90 days from first publication or mailing and reduced to 60 days if summary administration is granted (NRS 147.040), plus the time to reach the Wednesday or Friday hearing calendar; the court generally sets hearings 24 to 60 days after filing. Contested matters before a district judge take considerably longer.
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