About General Claim
A creditor files this form to present a claim against a deceased person's estate for payment of a debt owed to the creditor.
When you'd use it: When a creditor has an outstanding debt against the deceased and needs to file a formal claim with the probate court during estate administration.
Where to get the official form
The official version of General Claim is published as a PDF by the Nevada courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: washoecourts.com
Link last checked: June 26, 2026
How to file General Claim in Nevada
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse General Claim (1768) when when a creditor has an outstanding debt against the deceased and needs to file a formal claim with the probate court during estate administration. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Nevada probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out General Claim carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit General Claim to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Nevada county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).