Nevada · Probate administration

Nevada Probate Creditor Deadlines and Small-Estate Rules

Claims must be filed within 90 days after mailing to required creditors or 90 days after first publication of notice to creditors.

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Three administration rules to check first

Creditor timing, notice procedure, and simplified-estate eligibility are state-specific. These source-linked rules are a starting point for the administration plan.

Claims deadline

Creditor claim period

Claims must be filed within 90 days after mailing to required creditors or 90 days after first publication of notice to creditors.

Nev. Rev. Stat. Sec. 147.040.

Verified Jul 3, 2026 · Next review by Jul 3, 2027

Procedure threshold

Small-estate procedure

Small-estate set-aside may be available up to $150,000 in covered spouse/minor-child cases; affidavit and summary procedures have separate thresholds.

Nev. Rev. Stat. Sec. 146.070.

Verified Jul 3, 2026 · Next review by Jul 3, 2027

Publication and service

Notice to creditors

Notice to creditors is published as required under NRS 155.020 and mailed to known creditors; practice materials describe publication on three dates.

Nev. Rev. Stat. Secs. 147.040, 155.020.

Verified Jul 3, 2026 · Next review by Jul 3, 2027

What changes the answer

The statewide rule is the starting point

  • Date and type of appointmentLetters, qualification, and the form of administration can change the trigger.
  • Known versus unknown creditorsPublication and direct notice may create different duties and deadlines.
  • Property included in the thresholdExempt property, real estate, and nonprobate assets may be treated differently.
  • Local court procedureForms, publication practice, hearing calendars, and closing requirements can be county-specific.

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This page reports source-linked state rules and review dates. It does not calculate a deadline, determine eligibility, select a procedure, value a claim, or apply law to an individual situation. Verify the cited authority, local procedure, and current law before relying on a rule.