Last verified 2026-07-20; facts checked against the primary sources below

How probate works in Nevada County

Last verified: July 20, 2026

The short answer: Nevada County uses the Nevada City courthouse at 201 Church Street and the Truckee courthouse at 10075 Levon Avenue. Probate e-filing is available to everyone and mandatory for attorneys. The applicable branch depends on the case assignment; use the accepted notice and filing portal rather than choosing by convenience.

Both branches publish probate tentative rulings. To argue, notify all parties and then the clerk by 4:00 p.m. the prior court day. Argument is normally limited to five minutes per party. The court generally does not provide a probate reporter.

Nevada County probate at a glance

E-filing and the original will

Use an approved EFSP. PDFs must comply with Local Rule 1.06, including bookmarks where required. Self-represented parties may instead mail or drop off papers.

Wills and codicils are expressly excluded from e-filing. Probate Code section 8200 generally requires the original within 30 days after knowledge of death. Deliver it physically to the assigned branch and match it to the electronic petition.

Tentative rulings and proposed orders

Check the separate Nevada City or Truckee probate tentative. To argue, first notify the other parties and then email the listed tentative counter or call (530) 362-4309 by 4:00 p.m. Without both notices, the tentative becomes final.

If no tentative is posted, appear. A proposed order for a submitted matter must reach the clerk electronically or in person at least three court days before hearing. Written probate objections are also due at least three court days beforehand when no statute sets another deadline.

Remote appearance, forms, and costs

Schedule video through the Remote Court Scheduler and file RA-010 as required. For civil/probate law and motion, the filing party generally gives notice five court days before hearing or with the moving papers; other parties may notify by 2:00 p.m. the prior court day. Registration closes 15 minutes before the hearing, but that system cutoff does not extend legal notice deadlines.

The court generally cannot provide a reporter for probate. Arrange and pay for a qualified reporter if a record is important. No universal county estate-opening form or other probate surcharge was identified.

Nevada County's practical checklist:

• Confirm Nevada City versus Truckee from the case assignment.
• E-file if represented and bookmark larger PDFs.
• Lodge wills and codicils physically.
• Read the branch-specific tentative and give both notices by 4:00 p.m. to argue.
• Submit the proposed order and objections at least three court days early.
• Schedule remote video properly and hire a reporter if needed.

Court procedures change; verify branch, filing, and hearing details with Nevada County Superior Court before acting.