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Lander County, NV Probate Information
Quick facts
| Category | Current rules |
|---|---|
| Court | Eleventh Judicial District Court, Lander County (shared with Pershing and Mineral counties); no separate probate court |
| Filing office | Clerk of the District Court, on the second floor of the Lander County Courthouse; the County Clerk no longer administers District Court functions, so probate belongs to the District Court office, not the County Clerk |
| Courthouse | Lander County Courthouse, 50 State Route 305, Battle Mountain, NV 89820 |
| Mailing address | Clerk of the District Court, 50 State Route 305, Battle Mountain, NV 89820 (filings themselves go through the E-Flex e-filing system) |
| Phone | (775) 635-1332 (District Court office; also (775) 635-1334) |
| Fax | (775) 635-0394 (District Court, listed by both the court and the Nevada Judiciary court directory) |
| Office hours | Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; the court does not post office hours online, so confirm by phone before visiting. E-filing through E-Flex is not limited to office hours |
| Filing fee | No fee where the stated estate value is $2,500 or less (NRS 19.013). Above that, NRS 19.013 sets a $72 base fee plus statutory county add-ons; no readable Lander County probate fee schedule is posted, so confirm the current total with the Clerk of the District Court (verified July 2026). |
| Local probate forms | None; Nevada has no statewide mandatory probate form set and Lander County publishes no local probate forms |
| E-filing | Mandatory, including for self-represented filers. All parties and their attorneys must e-file and e-serve through the E-Flex system (Tybera) at go.tybera.net/nv, and the court does not accept paper filings (11JDCR 1.15(d), (e)). A self-represented person may apply for an exemption on limited grounds (11JDCR 1.15(f)), and the rules place a public-access filing terminal in the clerk's office |
| Online case search | No public docket portal; the E-Flex system is for filing, not general public case lookup. Public court records can be viewed at the public-access terminal in the clerk's office, or contact the clerk to check on a filing |
| Website | https://www.eleventhjudicialdistrict.com/lander-county |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before you file anything in Lander County, know exactly what is in the estate. The path you take depends entirely on whether there is a will and on the value and type of the assets, and Nevada offers several routes: an affidavit of entitlement for a qualifying small estate with no Nevada real property (NRS 146.080), a set-aside without administration (NRS 146.070), summary administration (NRS Chapter 145), and full general administration. The dollar thresholds that separate these paths are statewide and are explained on the Nevada state page; identify the estate first so you file the right petition once.
Identify every bank and credit-union account, retirement plan, brokerage holding, life-insurance policy, vehicle, and parcel of real property, along with every debt, before you go to the clerk. Whether the decedent owned real property in Nevada is decisive, because the affidavit path is unavailable if there is any Nevada real property. Sunset's asset-discovery work, searching more than 2,300 financial institutions, exists for this step.
Which court handles jurisdiction
The Eleventh Judicial District Court serves Lander County together with Pershing and Mineral counties. It covers the whole of Lander, including Battle Mountain (the county seat) in the north and Austin and Kingston in the south, along with the ranching communities in between. Lander probate matters are filed with the Clerk of the District Court for the Lander County Courthouse in Battle Mountain, electronically through the district's E-Flex system. The Eleventh Judicial District is a traveling court with a single district judge, Bryce Shields, who took office on January 5, 2026; the judge's chambers and the district's court administration are at the Pershing County Courthouse in Lovelock, and the court holds a regular law and motion calendar in Battle Mountain, on which uncontested estate matters may be set by filing an application for setting (11JDCR 4.1). Ask the clerk for the current Battle Mountain calendar.
Venue for a decedent's estate is governed by NRS 136.010. Venue is proper in any district court in Nevada, subject to an interested person's objection on convenience grounds, in which case the court weighs, in priority order, where the decedent resided at death and where the decedent owned real property. In practice, file in Lander County for a decedent who lived here. There is no dedicated probate department in the Eleventh Judicial District; probate is heard on the court's general docket.
The jurisdiction process
- Gather the documents. Collect the original signed will (if any), a certified copy of the death certificate, the proposed personal representative's contact information and photo ID, the names and addresses of the heirs and beneficiaries, and a list of the assets and debts with values.
- Choose the path based on the estate. Depending on whether there is a will and on the value and type of assets, the route may be an affidavit of entitlement for a qualifying small estate with no Nevada real property (NRS 146.080), a set-aside without administration (NRS 146.070), summary administration (NRS Chapter 145), or general administration. The governing thresholds are statewide and are on the Nevada state page.
- Prepare the petition or affidavit. For an administration, prepare the petition for letters testamentary (with a will) or letters of administration (without a will). For a qualifying small estate with no Nevada real property, prepare the affidavit of entitlement instead. The affidavit is presented directly to each bank or asset holder rather than filed with the court, so a qualifying affidavit estate skips the filing and hearing steps below. Nevada has no statewide mandatory form set; the Civil Law Self-Help Center packets and the State Bar of Nevada brochure are the practical starting points.
- For a court administration (set-aside, summary, or general), file electronically with the Clerk of the District Court. Electronic filing is mandatory in the Eleventh Judicial District, including for self-represented filers, through the E-Flex system (Tybera) at go.tybera.net/nv, and the court does not accept paper filings (11JDCR 1.15). If you cannot e-file from home, the rules place a public-access filing terminal in the clerk's office on the second floor of the Lander County Courthouse, 50 State Route 305, Battle Mountain; bring your documents on a flash drive. A self-represented person who lacks a computer, internet service, or the means to e-file may apply to the court for an exemption, though the rule discourages them (11JDCR 1.15(f)). Pay the filing fee: no fee if the stated estate value is $2,500 or less (NRS 19.013); above that, a $72 base fee plus statutory county add-ons applies, so confirm the current total with the clerk.
- Give notice and publish. The personal representative mails notice to heirs, devisees, and known creditors and publishes notice as required (NRS 155.020), including the notice to creditors that opens the claim period.
- Attend the hearing. The petition is set for hearing before the Eleventh Judicial District judge; the district's rules let uncontested estate matters be set on the law and motion calendar by filing an application for setting (11JDCR 4.1). Because the court travels among the three county courthouses and the judge is based in Lovelock, confirm the current Battle Mountain calendar with the clerk and ask whether a remote appearance is available.
- Receive the authority document. On approval the court issues letters testamentary (with a will) or letters of administration (without a will), the proof of the personal representative's authority to act. Request enough certified copies for the banks and institutions involved.
- Administer and close. Inventory and appraise the assets, pay valid claims in statutory priority, and account to the court. A creditor must file its claim with the clerk within 90 days after first publication or mailing of the notice to creditors, reduced to 60 days if summary administration is granted (NRS 147.040). Distribute the remaining assets and close the estate.
Forms and documents
Probate forms in Lander County
Nevada has no statewide mandatory probate form set, and Lander County publishes no local probate forms of its own. Petitions and affidavits are prepared to Nevada practice and, for a court administration, filed electronically through the Eleventh Judicial District's E-Flex system; there is no local cover sheet or checklist to download. The district's rules approve the forms posted on the court's own website and on the Nevada appellate courts' website for use in this court (11JDCR 1.14), but neither is a probate form set. For self-prepared filings, the most complete free resources are the Civil Law Self-Help Center's probate packets (Clark County-focused but the most thorough free self-service probate resource in Nevada) and the State Bar of Nevada's probate brochure. For questions about e-filing, requesting an e-filing exemption, using the public-access terminal, or what the Battle Mountain clerk needs, call the Clerk of the District Court at (775) 635-1332.
| Resource | What it provides |
|---|---|
| Eleventh Judicial District E-Flex e-filing portal | The mandatory electronic filing and service system for Lander County probate filings; register for an account to file |
| Civil Law Self-Help Center - Probate | Free intro-to-probate guides and estate-administration packets used statewide |
| State Bar of Nevada probate brochure | Plain-language overview of Nevada probate paths and steps |
| Eleventh Judicial District Court - Lander County | Local court page for Lander County: contact information and court information |
Local nuance
Lander County-specific considerations
The County Clerk is not the District Court clerk. In Lander County the elected County Clerk no longer administers District Court functions. Probate belongs to the Clerk of the District Court, a separate office on the second floor of the Lander County Courthouse, reached at (775) 635-1332. Do not route probate paperwork to the County Clerk's marriage and elections office.
E-filing is mandatory, including for self-represented filers. Unlike most rural Nevada districts, the Eleventh Judicial District requires all parties and their attorneys to file and serve documents electronically through the E-Flex system (Tybera) at go.tybera.net/nv, and the court does not accept paper filings (11JDCR 1.15). A self-represented person who lacks a computer, internet service, or the means to e-file may apply to the court for an exemption, though the rule discourages them (11JDCR 1.15(f)). The rules place a public-access filing terminal in the clerk's office; bring your documents on a flash drive.
A traveling one-judge court. The Eleventh Judicial District is shared with Pershing and Mineral counties and has a single district judge, Bryce Shields, who took office on January 5, 2026. The judge's chambers and the district's court administration are at the Pershing County Courthouse in Lovelock, and the court travels to the Lander County Courthouse in Battle Mountain on a regular calendar; the district's rules set Lander County law and motion, on which uncontested estate matters may be placed, on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 9:00 AM (11JDCR 4.1). Confirm the current calendar with the clerk before counting on a hearing week.
No online case search. Lander County has no public docket portal. The E-Flex system is for filing, not general public case lookup, and the eleventhjudicialdistrict.com site and the nvcourts.gov listing are informational pages. Public court records can be viewed in person at the public-access terminal in the clerk's office, or contact the Clerk of the District Court directly to check on a filing.
Recent updates
| Date | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|
| January 5, 2026 | Bryce Shields took office as the Eleventh Judicial District's district judge (Department 1), succeeding the late Judge Jim C. Shirley. | Nevada Judiciary judicial directory (nvcourts.gov) |
| October 25, 2021 | The Eleventh Judicial District's e-filing rules took effect, making electronic filing and service through the E-Flex system mandatory for Lander County filings. | 11JDCR 1.15 (leg.state.nv.us) |
Page last reviewed: July 2026.
Scenarios
| Situation | Likely path in Lander County | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse, co-owned home | If the Battle Mountain home was held in community property with right of survivorship or in joint tenancy, it passes to the surviving spouse outside probate by recording the death certificate and an affidavit of death with the Lander County Recorder. If the home was in the decedent's sole name and there is a will, the spouse petitions for letters testamentary, e-filed with the Clerk of the District Court in Battle Mountain through E-Flex. Because there is Nevada real property, the affidavit of entitlement path is not available (NRS 146.080). | Asset discovery to confirm how title is held. Packet generation for the qualifying paperwork. Guidance on recording the survivorship documents with the county recorder. |
| Out-of-state adult child, small estate | For a qualifying small estate with no Nevada real property, the child can often use the affidavit of entitlement (NRS 146.080), which is presented directly to each bank rather than filed with the court, once the statutory waiting period has passed. If the estate is larger or holds Nevada real property, the child e-files a set-aside, summary, or general administration petition through E-Flex instead, without traveling to Battle Mountain. The statewide thresholds that separate these paths are on the Nevada state page. | Asset discovery to confirm the estate qualifies and holds no Nevada real property. Packet generation for the affidavit or petition, prepared and notarized in advance so an out-of-state filer can proceed largely from home. |
| Parent settling a predeceased child's estate, home must be sold | Because the estate holds Nevada real property that must be sold, the affidavit path is unavailable; the parent e-files a set-aside, summary, or general administration petition (depending on value) with the Clerk of the District Court in Battle Mountain through E-Flex, is issued letters of administration or an order setting the estate aside, and can then convey a home in Austin, Kingston, or elsewhere in the county. The Eleventh Judicial District judge hears the petition when the court sits in Battle Mountain. | Asset discovery for the child's accounts and property. Packet generation for the administration filing. Attorney referral if the sale or an heir dispute turns contested. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | What it offers |
|---|---|
| Eleventh Judicial District Court - Lander County, (775) 635-1332 (eleventhjudicialdistrict.com/lander-county) | The filing office for probate; e-filing questions and exemptions, the public-access terminal, hours, the base filing fee, and the traveling-court calendar |
| E-Flex e-filing portal (go.tybera.net/nv) | The mandatory electronic filing and service system for Lander County probate; register for an account to file |
| Nevada Judiciary self-help and court locator (nvcourts.gov) | Statewide self-help resources and the District Courts directory, including the Eleventh Judicial District |
| Civil Law Self-Help Center - Probate (civillawselfhelpcenter.org/self-help/probate) | Free intro-to-probate guides and estate-administration packets, the most complete free self-service probate resource in Nevada |
| State Bar of Nevada Lawyer Referral Service (nvbar.org) | Attorney referrals statewide, including for Lander County probate matters |
| Nevada Legal Services, (866) 432-0404 (nevadalegalservices.org) | Free civil legal help for income-eligible Nevadans, serving rural counties including Lander |
When to hire an attorney
Most Lander County estates are uncontested and can be handled without an attorney: a qualifying small estate with no Nevada real property often moves by affidavit of entitlement presented to the banks, and a straightforward administration is a set of electronic filings with the Clerk of the District Court in Battle Mountain. Consider counsel when the estate holds real property that must be sold, when a will contest or heir dispute is likely, when the estate is insolvent or a formal accounting is demanded, or when the estate includes a business interest or out-of-state property. Because the Eleventh Judicial District mandates e-filing and its judge travels to Battle Mountain on a set calendar, a lawyer can also help manage the E-Flex system, hearing timing, and remote appearances. Sunset can connect families to a vetted Nevada probate attorney serving Lander County.
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, Lander County real estate, and unclaimed property, so you know the estate's value and which Nevada estate settlement path fits before you file.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset assembles the petition or affidavit of entitlement and the supporting paperwork for your path, ready to file electronically through the Eleventh Judicial District's E-Flex system or to present to the banks.
Find a local probate attorney. When a matter is contested or otherwise calls for counsel, Sunset connects families to a vetted Nevada probate attorney serving Lander County.
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 for probate in Lander County?
With the Clerk of the District Court for the Lander County Courthouse, 50 State Route 305, Battle Mountain, NV 89820; the District Court office is on the second floor, separate from the County Clerk. Lander is in the Eleventh Judicial District, which it shares with Pershing and Mineral counties, and there is no separate probate court in Nevada. For a court administration the papers themselves are filed electronically through the district's E-Flex system rather than handed across a counter.
Is there e-filing for probate in Lander County?
Yes, and it is mandatory, including for self-represented filers. The Eleventh Judicial District requires all parties and their attorneys to file and serve documents electronically through the E-Flex system (Tybera) at go.tybera.net/nv, and the court does not accept paper filings (11JDCR 1.15). This is different from most rural Nevada districts, which still file on paper. A self-represented person who lacks a computer, internet service, or the means to e-file may apply to the court for an exemption, though the rule discourages them (11JDCR 1.15(f)); the rules also place a public-access filing terminal in the clerk's office, where you file in person from a flash drive.
When does the court hear probate cases in Battle Mountain?
The Eleventh Judicial District is a traveling court whose judge is based in Lovelock and holds court at the three county courthouses on a regular calendar. The district's rules set Lander County law and motion on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 9:00 AM, and an uncontested estate matter may be set on a law and motion day by filing an application for setting (11JDCR 4.1); longer or contested matters are set separately. Confirm the current Battle Mountain calendar with the Clerk of the District Court and ask whether a remote appearance is available.
Can I look up a Lander County probate case online?
No. Lander County has no public online case portal. The E-Flex system is for filing and service, not general public case lookup, and the eleventhjudicialdistrict.com site and the nvcourts.gov listing are informational pages. Public court records can be viewed in person at the public-access terminal in the clerk's office, or call the Clerk of the District Court at (775) 635-1332.
What forms do I need for probate in Lander County?
Nevada has no statewide mandatory probate form set, and Lander County publishes no local probate forms. Petitions and affidavits are prepared to Nevada practice and, for a court administration, filed through E-Flex. The Civil Law Self-Help Center probate packets and the State Bar of Nevada brochure are the practical starting points, and the clerk's office can answer local intake and e-filing questions.
What does it cost to file probate in Lander County?
There is no filing fee if the stated estate value is $2,500 or less (NRS 19.013). Above that, the clerk collects a $72 base fee (NRS 19.013) plus statutory county add-on fees, so the total varies. No readable Lander County probate fee schedule is posted, so confirm the current amount with the Clerk of the District Court at (775) 635-1332 before filing (verified July 2026).
Do I have to travel to Battle Mountain to settle an estate there?
Often not. A qualifying small estate with no Nevada real property can usually be handled by affidavit of entitlement presented directly to the banks, without a court case, and court filings are submitted electronically through E-Flex rather than in person. Where a hearing is required, ask the clerk whether a remote appearance is available, since the district's judge is based in Lovelock and travels to Battle Mountain on a set calendar.
Who do I call about probate in Lander County?
The Clerk of the District Court at (775) 635-1332 (also (775) 635-1334). That office is on the second floor of the Lander County Courthouse and handles District Court matters; the elected County Clerk, a separate office, no longer administers District Court functions. The district's court administration is based at the Pershing County Courthouse in Lovelock, but the Battle Mountain office is the local point of contact for a Lander County estate.
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