Probate Timeline
Our Firm handles probate matters in both Nevada & California, below is a general timeline showing how we would help process a probate matter in Nevada, of course, not all cases are alike and the timeline followed in your case may differ than what is shown below.
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-Begin process by lodging Will with County Clerk within 30 days after death.
-At least 10 days before initial hearing, mail notice to all interested parties including DHS, must also publish notice if estate falls in the "general administration" category (estates valued at over $200,000).
-Once court approves Petition appointing Personal Representative, get representative sworn and then get Judge to sign Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration. Also mail and publish Notice to Creditors (60 days for Summary Administration, 90 days for General Administration).
-Within 60 days of appointment, file Inventory and Appraisement.
-Within 10 days of filing the above, copy must be mailed to all interested parties.
-Within 15 days after expiration of creditor's notice period, review court file and accept or reject creditor's filed claims.
-Within 10 days of deciding to reject a creditor's claim, provide written notice of objection to creditor via registered mail.
-The rejected creditor will have 60 days from time of receipt to file suit.
-If no federal estate tax return is due, must close estate or file a report to the court explaining why estate is not closed within 6 months of the appointment of the Personal Representative.
-If federal estate tax return is due, must close estate or file a report to the court explaining why estate is not closed within 15 months of the appointment of the Personal Representative.
-If estate lasts beyond one year, must file annual accounting with the court.
-When estate is ready for distribution, file with the court a Final Accounting, a Petition for Fees, and a Petition for Distribution.
-Note that whenever the court requires a hearing for any reason, need to provide all interested parties at least 10 days written notice by mail.