Probate

How do I file a petition or motion with the court?
Filing of all matters in probate is handled by the District Court Clerk. All documents may be filed online, or by mail or in person at the following address:

District Court Clerk’s Office
REGIONAL JUSTICE CENTER
200 Lewis Avenue, 3rd Floor
Las Vegas, Nevada 89155

For help with filing, you can reach the Clerk’s office by calling 702-671-0514. The probate commissioner’s office cannot file documents for you and does not have any information regarding filing fees, copies, etc. All of those questions should be directed to the Clerk’s office.

How do I file a will?
The original Will must be filed with the Clerk of the Court within 30 days after the death of the Decedent. Deliver the Will in person or by certified mail (so you can track it) to the District Court Clerk’s Office at the following address:

Attn: District Court Clerk’s Office
REGIONAL JUSTICE CENTER
200 Lewis Avenue, 3rd Floor
Las Vegas, Nevada 89155
Phone Number: 702-671-0530

The fee for lodging a will is $18, payable to the Clerk of the Court. If you are admitting or proving a Will, you must state the date that the original Will was filed with the Clerk of Court in your petition.

What do I do with a cover sheet?
The Civil Cover Sheet needs to be completed, signed, and submitted with the original petition. Please select the appropriate type of probate filing and the applicable dollar amount.

Where do I send in camera submissions?
In camera submissions may be submitted by email to our office at probate@clarkcountycourts.us.

I received a letter in the mail from the clerk’s office regarding correcting paperwork filed, how do I fix it?
Please follow the instructions on the letter as to filing a conforming (corrected) document. If you have questions, contact the Clerk’s office at 702-671-0530.

How do I prove the value of the decedent’s assets or the amount of their debts?
For vehicle values, you may use Kelley Blue Book or J.D. Power, etc.

For real property values, online comparatives or values from sites such as Zillow or Redfin are acceptable for an initial petition or a petition to set-aside. For manufactured or mobile homes, an estimate from J.D. Power is acceptable. You can also use a sales comparative value analysis prepared by a real estate professional as proof of value of real estate or mobile homes.

For the inventory and record of value in a summary or full administration, you will need either an appraisal or an ex parte petition & order for verified record of value as provided in NRS 144.020(4).

What is the notice address for my notice of hearing?
All Notices of Hearing must properly reflect the correct address as Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89155, Dept. PC1, Courtroom TBD.

What happens if I put the wrong address on my notice of hearing?
If your notice contains an incorrect address for the court, the hearing will be vacated by the court and you will be required to file an Amended Notice, with the correct address, to reset the matter on the calendar for hearing.

Why do I need to serve notice of the hearing to Medicaid if the deceased never used it?
Notice to Medicaid is required by statute, even if the decedent never used Medicaid benefits. See NRS 155.020.

How do I send the notice to Medicaid?
The Division of Health Care Financing and Policy is responsible for fulfilling all functions of the Medicaid Estate Recovery program, which includes verifying the recipient status of deceased individuals, providing information for all Medicaid claims to personal representatives, administrators, executors and attorneys, and procuring recovery against the estates of deceased Medicaid recipients. Per NRS 155.010 et. seq. and other applicable probate and trust law, the DHCFP must be served with formal written notice for deceased individuals by U.S. Mail to the following address:

Division of Health Care Financing and Policy
Attention: Medicaid Estate Recovery Unit
1100 E. William Street, Suite 101
Carson City, Nevada 89701

If you have questions for the Medicaid Estate Recovery Unit, you may contact them by email at mer@dhcfp.nv.gov or by telephone at 775-687-8416. Service of notice by email is not acceptable and will result in your matter being taken off calendar.

How do I get a hearing date for my petition?
All hearings in the Court are scheduled by Master Calendar. When you file a petition or a motion, include the phrase “HEARING REQUESTED” below the case number in the caption, and Master Calendar will set the matter for hearing and issue a Notice of Hearing. You need to serve this notice, with a copy of the petition or motion, on all interested parties. For any questions regarding scheduling a hearing or obtaining a Notice of Hearing, please contact Master Calendar in the District Court Clerk’s Office directly at 702-671-0535.

Why is the next hearing date so far away?
The probate commissioner handles approximately 150 matters each week on calendar. With the exception of certain matters requiring immediate attention, all cases are heard on a first-come, first-served basis.

How can I get an earlier probate hearing date?
If you have an emergency requiring an earlier hearing date, you can submit a motion for an order shortening time. See EDCR 2.26. Orders shortening time will not be granted absent a showing of good cause. Please contact the Civil Law Self-Help Center or the Clark County Law Library for forms and information.

How can I push back my hearing to a later date?
If you have a conflict and would like additional time, you may move the court for an order extending the time for the hearing. See EDCR 2.25. Please contact the Civil Law Self-Help Center or the Clark County Law Library for forms and information.

When is the next hearing?
Hearings are generally set 90-120 days after the date of filing, depending upon the volume of cases pending. If you need a date for your notice of hearing, please call Master Calendar at 702-671-0535.

How do I check the status of my case when it’s on the Friday Calendar?
Check the Approved List.

What does COURT’S DISCRETION mean on Friday Calendar?
Any matter marked as COURT’S DISCRETION on the Approved List means that the matter requires a hearing before the Probate Commissioner. This is generally done in person, although video-conferencing via Zoom is available in certain circumstances.

Why was my case taken off calendar?
If a petition does not meet statutory requirements, including providing notice, the petition will be taken off calendar subject to renotice. Please review the notes on the Approved List or any correspondence from our office.

Am I required to attend the hearing?
If your matter is marked as APPROVED on the Approved List and no objection is expected, then you are not required to attend the hearing. If it shows as COURT’S DISCRETION, then a hearing is required and your appearance is necessary.

Does the attorney have to appear in person to hearings?
The Probate Commissioner prefers that contested matters be addressed in person. For good cause, the court will allow you to appear by video-conference on Zoom. The Zoom link is listed under Department Information on the Probate Webpage.

How can I submit an order?
Submit your proposed order to our department by email at probateinbox@clarkcountycourts.us. This email is for orders and reports and recommendations only—do not send any other communication or documents to the probate department through this email address. The document must be in PDF format and be the only attachment to the email (do not attach multiple documents). Do not include any additional argument or message in the body of the email, as it is not received in the system. The subject line of your order must be in the following format:
Case Number – CODE – Case Name, e.g.: P-23-123456-E – ORDR – Estate of John Smith. If you are using forms from the Self-Help Center, the code is located at the top left of the first page above the petitioner’s address block. A list of codes can also be found here.

How long does it take for an order to be signed?
After the Probate Commissioner recommends a matter for approval, it may take up to ten days for the order to be processed by the Probate Commissioner’s office, sent to the Probate Judge, signed, and filed. If you submitted the order and it’s been more than two weeks since your hearing, please email our office.

How do I get a copy of the signed and filed order from the judge?
Per Administrative Order 20-17, all lawyers and self-represented litigants are required to register for electronic service. Please ensure you are registered to receive electronic service in Odyssey at https://nevada.tylertech.cloud/OfsWeb so that you will receive the electronically filed document once processed. For help registering for electronic service, please see the “To Add the Service Contact to the Case without filing” instructions here.

I didn’t receive the file-stamped order—how do I get that?
If your order was signed and filed by the Judge and you did not receive a copy, you can obtain documents through the online Portal or by requesting copies from the Records division by email at recordsrequest@clarkcountycourts.us. You can find more information at the District Court Clerk’s Office

How do I get copies of filed documents?
The probate commissioner’s office does not provide copies of documents. You can obtain documents through the online Portal or by requesting copies from the District Court Clerk’s Office.

Where can I get a copy of the minutes from the hearing?
Copies of minutes are available through the Portal.

How can I request a copy of the video recording of the hearing?
Complete and submit a JAVS request form to the District Court Clerk’s Office, or call 702-455-4977.