Levels of Administration
Levels of Administration
The level of estate administration depends on the total value of the decedent's assets. Assets include any property or financial accounts held solely in the decedent's name without a beneficiary, such as personal items, final paychecks, household contents, bank accounts, vehicles, stocks, real property, and business interests.
Under $25,000:
May be handled using a Public Administrator Affidavit (NRS 253.0403), approved by the court.
$25,000-$150,000:
May be administered through a Set Aside Petition (NRS 146). For these cases, the Public Administrator, acting as the Special Administrator of the estate, hires a Nevada-licensed local attorney to prepare and file the petition.
$150,000-$500,000:
Requires Summary Administration (NRS 145). The Public Administrator, as the estate's administrator, hires a contracted local attorney to prepare and submit the petition.
Over $500,000:
Administered through General Probate. The Public Administrator hires a local attorney to prepare and file the required court documents.
The Washoe County Public Administrator's Office hires a qualified, Nevada-licensed attorney for every estate we administer. Per NRS we use a rotation of local attorneys who are experienced and willing to serve, ensuring fairness and consistent, professional legal support. This approach helps us follow all legal requirements and protect the interests of each estate.