Nevada · Set by law
Nevada executor fee calculator
Nevada personal representative fees are 4% of the first $15,000 of the estate, 3% of the next $85,000 and 2% of everything above $100,000, figured after subtracting liens and encumbrances such as mortgages (NRS 150.020).
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Source: NRS 150.020. This doesn't include extra pay for extraordinary work, or anything a will or written agreement sets instead.
General information, not legal advice. Statutes change, and courts apply them to the facts of each estate. Check with the probate court or a probate attorney before you rely on a figure or a date.
Nevada executor fee rates
| Part of the estate | Rate |
|---|---|
| First $15,000 | 4% |
| $15,000 to $100,000 | 3% |
| Above $100,000 | 2% |
Source: NRS 150.020.
What the fee is based on
The whole amount of the estate accounted for, less liens and encumbrances (NRS 150.020(1)).
Worked example
- Estate accounted for, less liens and encumbrances: $400,000
| 4% of the first $15,000 | $600 |
| 3% of $15,000–$100,000 | $2,550 |
| 2% of the amount above $100,000 | $6,000 |
| Total | $9,150 |
What can change the amount
- The court can allow more if these fees don't fairly pay the personal representative for the work (NRS 150.020(4)).
- Two or more personal representatives split one fee, and the court decides the split (NRS 150.020(3)).
Common questions
How much does an executor get paid in Nevada?
Nevada personal representative fees are 4% of the first $15,000 of the estate, 3% of the next $85,000 and 2% of everything above $100,000, figured after subtracting liens and encumbrances such as mortgages (NRS 150.020).
What is the executor fee on $400,000 in Nevada?
The Nevada formula gives $9,150 for the usual executor duties (set by law). Extra work, a clause in the will or a court order can change it.
Which assets count toward the executor fee in Nevada?
The whole amount of the estate accounted for, less liens and encumbrances (NRS 150.020(1)).
Can a Nevada executor get more or less than the formula?
The court can allow more if these fees don't fairly pay the personal representative for the work (NRS 150.020(4)).
What else changes executor pay in Nevada?
Two or more personal representatives split one fee, and the court decides the split (NRS 150.020(3)).
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Sources
- NRS 150.020 — Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau
We last checked the statute text against the official publishers in August 2026.