Probate

Las Vegas, Nevada, Area Probate Lawyers

Our experience in estate planning is complemented by comprehensive knowledge of the Nevada probate process. If you have an interest in an estate that will go through probate, you can contact Nevada Law Group to discuss any challenges or concerns about these proceedings.

Any property that is transferred to others according to the provisions of a person's will is probate property, subject to the validation and administrative procedures of the probate courts. Jointly held property and assets that pass to survivors, as well as insurance policies and accounts that specify beneficiaries, are excluded. Trusts are also nonprobate property.

If you believe a deceased person's will does not fairly distribute property and wish to file a will contest that challenges its admission to probate, you and your attorney must demonstrate that the will is not valid for reasons such as:

• The deceased person, or testator, lacked appropriate mental capacity to execute the will
• The testator was subjected to fraud, coercion or undue influence while creating the will
• The will contains significant ambiguities
• The will is a forgery or was not witnessed in accordance with all legal requirements

Sound Legal Counsel on Probate Matters and Before Probate

With the sound, innovative estate planning we provide at Nevada Law Group, you can protect your assets while minimizing or eliminating the potential for problems in probate. We strongly recommend comprehensive estate planning for anyone with significant assets — and especially for gay, lesbian and unmarried persons who may face complexities that those in legally recognized family units will not.

Please contact us if you have assets you need to protect through creation of trusts or other means. We offer free consultations on all estate matters and will also be happy to discuss your representation in estate litigation to help ensure you receive property you deserve.