ESTATE & PROBATE LAW
Everyone who is 18 or older should have a "basic estate planning package," meaning a living will, a healthcare POA and a will. At a minimum, you need a will that makes your wishes and plans legally binding so that the state does not determine what happens to current assets or any unexpected income.
Many of our clients also trust Nevada Law Group to develop complex, complete plans answering medical and tax planning issues, charitable intentions and challenges pertaining to large estates. Contact us for knowledgeable counsel on:
- Wills and powers of attorney
- Health care power of attorney, advance health care directives, declarations and living wills
- Trusts including revocable and irrevocable living trusts, charitable trusts, asset protection and offshore trusts
- Formation of your limited liability company or foundation
- Conservatorships and guardianships
- Estate administration and litigation
What is Probate?
When someone dies, their will must be “probated”, meaning submitted to the Probate Court. In the case of someone who does not have a will when they die, they are said to have died “intestate”. An executor or administrator is appointed by the Court, your assets are marshaled and sold as required, and distributed to those appointed in your Will, or if no Will is found, then distribution is controlled through the laws of “intestate succession”, meaning related family members in a certain order as specified under the law. Any property which you may have that is “owned” by a “trust” however, does not pass through probate or your will.
Preserving Your Legacy, Providing Peace of Mind
We form ongoing relationships with our estate planning clients. Not only will our attorneys and staff listen and attend to your specific goals, but we also encourage contact each year to maintain a plan that is ideal for your current circumstances. You will have the opportunity to attend lectures on helpful estate planning topics, and you should feel free to contact us anytime.
From Basic Wills and Trusts to Innovative Estate Planning Solutions
Our estate planning lawyers assist people across a full range of economic and life circumstances, designing wills and trusts to withstand any legal challenge. Our experience and commitment mean we will identify potential problems less knowledgeable preparers might overlook, so that you can depend on a plan that:
- Prevents disputes among family members and other heirs to your estate
- Ensures adherence to your desires for medical care if you should suffer from an incapacitating illness
- Minimizes or eliminates the substantial costs of probate and other court proceedings
- Protects your assets against excessive taxation
- Experienced in the Special Planning Needs of GLBT Singles and Families
We offer legal services tailored to the needs of non-married partners and individuals, recognizing that there are many nuances involved in planning these estates. Being lesbian, gay or unmarried should not in any way reduce your ability to protect and preserve your assets — and it will not, if you contact our firm for estate planning needs.
