Who Gets What in Nevada Probate?

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If the Deceased has property in Nevada and did not leave instructions in a Last Will and Testament (or the Last Will and Testament is not valid for some reason, usually because it was not signed in the way required by Nevada law), you can use this quiz to determine who will inherit their property.

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Was the Deceased a Nevada resident at the time of their death?

Did the Deceased have real property (a home or land) that is located in Nevada?

Is the Deceased's property in Nevada worth more or less than $100,000? Property includes a house in Nevada only (not in other states), and if the Deceased was a resident of Nevada, their bank accounts, cars, and valuable personal property (like gold coins). The court uses Zillow.com and Kelly Blue Book values for houses and cars, and you should, too. Subtract the amount owed on mortgages and car loans (but not credit cards) from their values before answering this question.

Was the Deceased married at the time of his or her death?

Does the Deceased have biological or adopted children? If the Deceased had children, but those children are dead, still answer yes to this question if they have living grandchildren or great-grandchildren.

Does the Deceased have biological or adopted children? If the Deceased had children, but those children are dead, still answer yes to this question if they have living grandchildren or great-grandchildren.

Was the Deceased married at the time of his or her death?

How many children did the Deceased have?

Was the Deceased married at the time of his or her death?

Was the Deceased married at the time of his or her death?