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Yes, the Nevada Affidavit of Entitlement for a Surviving Spouse requires the spouse's signature to be notarized. This document allows a surviving spouse to collect assets up to $100,000 without formal probate proceedings, and notarization is a critical legal requirement.
Lake Mead Mobile Notary provides compassionate and professional mobile notarization for surviving spouses throughout Las Vegas, Henderson, and Clark County. Starting at $65.
Banks, financial institutions, and the DMV will not release assets using this affidavit unless it has been properly signed, dated, and notarized.
We are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice. This information is for general purposes only. Please consult an attorney to confirm this is the correct procedure for your situation and for help preparing the affidavit.
Under Nevada law (NRS 146.080), the Affidavit of Entitlement for a Surviving Spouse is a simplified legal tool that allows a widow or widower to collect their deceased spouse's personal property, meaning assets other than real estate, when the total value does not exceed $100,000. It is a practical way to bypass the time and expense of formal probate for modest estates.
This affidavit can be used to claim assets such as:
The surviving spouse must sign the affidavit under oath, affirming they are the sole and rightful heir, and this signature must be witnessed and certified by a Notary Public.
For Spouses, Estates Not Exceeding $100,000
Download a general template for the Spousal Affidavit of Entitlement. You will need to describe the assets to be collected and affirm that you are the surviving spouse and sole heir. Do not sign until you are in the presence of a notary.
Surviving spouse: You must be the legal surviving spouse of the decedent.
40-day waiting period: At least 40 days must have passed since your spouse's death.
Value limit: The total value of the estate subject to probate must not exceed $100,000.
No real estate: This affidavit cannot be used to transfer ownership of land or a house.
Fill out the form with your information, your deceased spouse's information, and a detailed list of the assets you are claiming. Do not sign it yet.
You will need a certified copy of your spouse's death certificate and your own valid, government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport.
Contact us to arrange for a mobile notary to come to your home or another convenient location. We prioritize a comfortable and stress-free experience.
The notary will verify your identity and administer an oath or affirmation. You will then sign the document in the notary's presence, swearing that the statements are true.
The notary will complete the notarial wording on the form, sign it, and apply their official seal, making the affidavit a legally binding document.
Take the original notarized affidavit and the death certificate to the bank, DMV, or other institution holding the assets to complete the transfer.
Notarize foundational estate documents to manage assets and avoid future probate issues.
A notarized statement to formally identify the heirs of an estate, often needed for real estate or other titled property.
Notarize documents to appoint a trusted individual to manage your affairs if you become incapacitated.
Mobile notarization for financial documents required by banks or investment firms during estate settlement.
If you need to transfer real estate out of your late spouse's name as part of the estate settlement.
We can notarize any custom affidavit you or your attorney may need during this process.
We provide discreet, professional, and reliable mobile notary services to assist you during this difficult time.
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