If you've inherited a house in Las Vegas or elsewhere in Clark County, you usually can't sell it until someone has legal authority to sign for the estate. This guide explains how that works in Nevada, what your options are, and how to sell an inherited home without making repairs or clearing it out first. It isn't legal advice, so talk to a Nevada probate attorney about your specific estate.
Who Can Sell an Inherited House in Nevada?
- If the house was in a living trust: the successor trustee can usually sell it without probate.
- If there was a deed upon death or joint tenancy: Nevada allows a deed upon death, and joint tenants with right of survivorship typically take over the property directly. The survivor or beneficiary records the required documents and can then sell.
- If it has to go through probate: the court appoints a personal representative (an executor or administrator), who then has authority to sell.
The Probate Process in Clark County
- Petition the court in Clark County's district court to open the estate and appoint a personal representative.
- Notify heirs and creditors as the law requires.
- Inventory the estate, including the house.
- Sell the property with the court's authority. Some sales need court confirmation.
- Pay debts and distribute what's left to the heirs.
Smaller estates may qualify for a faster summary process or a set-aside, depending on the estate's value. A probate attorney can tell you which applies.
Your Options for the Inherited House
- Keep it and live in it or rent it out. See what happens to the mortgage on an inherited house.
- List it with an agent, usually after cleaning out and repairing it.
- Sell it as-is for cash: no clean-out, no repairs, and a closing date that fits the probate timeline. See selling as-is.
Why Heirs Sell Inherited Homes to Us
- Out-of-town heirs: sell without traveling back for repairs or showings.
- Several heirs: a cash sale makes it simple to split the proceeds at closing.
- A house full of belongings: take what matters and leave the rest.
- Repairs and ongoing bills: stop paying taxes, insurance, utilities and HOA dues on a house nobody lives in.
- Timing: we can sign a contract now and close once the personal representative has authority.
We buy inherited homes in Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Mesquite and across Nevada. In Louisiana, probate is called succession. See our Shreveport page.
How It Works
- Call (877) 800-3187 or use the form on this page.
- We look at the house as it is and give you a written cash offer.
- We coordinate with the personal representative or attorney and close through a title company when the estate is ready.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell an inherited house before probate is finished?
You can agree on a price and sign a contract, but the closing usually has to wait until the personal representative has legal authority to sell.
Do I have to clean out an inherited house before selling?
Not if you sell to us. Take what you want and leave the rest.
How are the proceeds split between several heirs?
The title company pays out the proceeds at closing according to the estate's instructions or the court's order.
Does the house have to go through probate if it was in a trust?
Usually not. The successor trustee can typically sell a house held in a living trust without probate.