For Surviving Spouse. How do I fill this out?Please enclose a copy of your Nevada Driver's License or ID card and a copy of spouse's death certificate. Nevada law requires a person in possession of the deceased person's will must "deliver it to the clerk of the district court" within 30 days of the death. Under intestate succession in Nevada, if there is a surviving spouse or children, they inherit the estate. NRS 451.023 Responsibility of surviving spouse or parent for burial or cremation of deceased spouse or child. The person seeking to administer the will (or distribute the property if there is no will) files an Affidavit of Entitlement. The person seeking to administer the will (or distribute the property if there is no will) files an Affidavit of Entitlement. Next of kin are persons nearest of kindred to the decedent. In the following sections, we'll address the most important rights surviving spouses have after their spouse dies.