FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR

 

WHAT DOES THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR DO?        From the CCPA web page:

 

The Public Administrator is an elected position entrusted to oversee the administration of the estates of deceased persons who have no qualified person willing and able to do so. The administrator is required by state law to ensure that the property of the deceased is secured until a relative or other designated person can claim the property. These conditions apply when:

  • There are no known heirs.
  • No executor has been appointed and as a result, the estate, or any part, is being wasted uncared for or lost.
  • The named executor of a will fails to act.
  • The will names the Public Administrator as executor.
  • An heir or heirs wish to have the estate administered for them by the Public Administrator

When the Public Administrator Steps In

In accordance with state law, the Public Administrator must ensure that the property of a deceased person is safeguarded. If the police or coroner cannot immediately locate a family member when there has been a death, they will request the assistance of the Public Administrator's Office.

Funeral Arrangements

At the request of or in the absence of relatives, the Public Administrator will make necessary funeral arrangements. Arrangements will be made in accordance with any plans of the deceased and within the ability of the estate to pay.  If it appears that there are insufficient funds for a private service, referrals will be made to Clark County Social Service.

Selling of Property

If the estate is debt free and has sufficient cash to pay claims and expenses, the Public Administrator does not ordinarily sell the real property, securities or jewelry of the deceased without the permission of the heirs. At the request of heirs, the estate will be liquidated at public auction.

WHERE DOES THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR GET HIS or HER AUTHORITY? 

Nevada Revised Statutes CHAPTER 253 - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS AND GUARDIANS

DOES THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR CHARGE FOR SERVICES? 

Yes, fees are set by NRS:  The Public Administrator's Office has the responsibility to protect the valuables of individuals who die in Clark County until family or a legal representative can take possession. This service is furnished 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. Estate property is brought into the Public Administrator's warehouse for safekeeping, residences are sealed and locked and vehicles are secured.  Fees collected for services are returned to the County General Fund. This price schedule covers the actual cost of providing the service.   FEE SCHEDULE LINK

ARE ALL NEVADA PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS ELECTED? 

Some are elected, some are appointed, and sometimes the duty is assigned to another office:

State of Nevada Public Administrators

 

 

 

 

Carson City (Municipality)

 

 

 

Alan Glover, Public Administrator

Ex-officio

 

(775) 887-2260

885 E. Musser Street, Suite 1028B

 

 

 

Carson City, NV 89701

 

fax

(775) 887-2146

aglover@ci.carson-city.nv.us

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Churchill County

 

 

 

John Serpa, Public Administrator

Elected

 

(775) 423-5035

Post Office Box 789

 

 

 

Fallon, NV 89407

 

fax

(775) 428-2567

no email

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clark County

 

 

 

Daniel Ahlstrom, Public Administrator

Elected

 

(702) 455-4332

515 Shadow Lane

 

 

 

Las Vegas, NV 89106

 

fax

(702) 455-4335

dmk@co.clark.nv.us

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Douglas County

 

 

 

Lynn EnEarl, Public Administrator

Elected

 

(775) 782-4250

Post Office Box 1284

 

cell

(775) 721-1679

Gardnerville, NV  89410

 

fax

(775) 782-4250

no email

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elko County

 

 

 

Janyce Jenkins, Public Administrator

Appointed

 

(775) 738-3171

P.O. Box 25

 

 

 

Elko, NV  89803

 

fax

(775) 753-9860

jenkinsjantom@frontiernet.net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Esmeralda County

 

 

 

Linda A. Deymonaz, Public Administrator

Appointed

wk

(775) 572-3200

P.O. Box 145

 

hm

(775) 572-3180

Dyer, NV  89010

 

fax

(775) 572-3201

deymonaz@gbis.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eureka County

 

 

 

Frances Gale, Public Administrator

Ex-officio

 

(775) 237-5262

Post Office Box 677

 

 

 

Eureka, NV 89316

 

fax

(775) 237-6015

fgale_ecct@eurekanv.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Humboldt County

 

 

 

Eileen Bailey, Public Administrator

Elected

 

(775) 623-5197

4655 W. Piper Dr.

 

 

 

Winnemucca, NV 89445

 

fax

 

 

 

 

 

Lander County

 

 

 

Hy Forgeron - District Attorney

Ex-officio

 

 

Georgia Jordan (Paralegal/Office Manager - does all PA work)

 

 

(775) 635-5195

Post Office Box 187

 

 

 

Battle Mountain, NV 89820

 

fax

(775) 635-8209

landerda@desertlinc.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lincoln County

 

 

 

Philip Dunleavy (District Attorney)

Ex-officio

 

(775) 962-5171

Post Office Box 60

 

 

 

Pioche, NV 89043

 

fax

(775) 962-5582

lcda@lcturbonet.com