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As long as a person dies owning property that cannot be transferred to a new owner any other way, even an estate of very modest value must go through probate. However, in Nevada, there are several probate options available depending on the value of a decedent’s probate estate.  The Las Vegas probate attorneys at…

If you are the personal representative of a will that must be probated in Nevada, you need a probate lawyer for the same reason you’re not likely to build your own house if you’re not in the construction business. Probate is not something most people are sufficiently familiar with to handle without skilled assistance. …

Probate is a court-supervised process for settling an estate and distributing assets after a person dies. It can take 6 or more months to complete property transfers through probate. In the meantime, probate expenses may add up, diminishing the assets available to heirs.  Fortunately, not all of a person’s assets must go through probate…

For many of us, losing a parent is the first time we are faced with what must be done after someone dies. Knowing what to do and when to do it can help ease overwhelm during an emotionally difficult time. The Las Vegas probate attorneys at Simplifying Probate recommend taking the following steps after…

Dealing with the aftermath of the loss of a loved one is an emotionally taxing experience. Discovering discrepancies or other issues with their final wishes can add an additional layer of distress. If you have received an inheritance that seems inconsistent with your loved one’s promises or have reason to doubt the will’s validity,…

Administering a loved one’s estate after they pass can be a complicated and confusing process to deal with in the midst of your grief. If you were trusted with handling their estate, you may be wondering how to handle your deceased loved one’s estate accurately and with care. At Simplifying Probate, our probate lawyers…

Wills are often taken to court due to allegations of undue influence or manipulation. This occurs when someone pressures or manipulates a person into altering their final decisions on asset distribution. If you are a family member or beneficiary, it is important to know the warning signs of manipulated or influenced wills. At Simplifying…

Estate planning can be overwhelming. At Simplifying Probate, our Las Vegas trust administration attorneys frequently meet with people who are unsure what the rights are of a trust beneficiary after they have been named in a family trust. Whether you are expecting an inheritance or are concerned about how a trust is managed, knowing…

Losing a parent or a close relative brings a heavy emotional weight that most of us are not prepared for. In the middle of grieving, you might find yourself named as a successor trustee. It is a role that sounds like an honor, but you may quickly learn that it involves a mountain of…

When someone passes away, the legal aftermath can often feel like a second wave of grief. Most families in Nevada worry they are heading into a long court battle, but that does not have to be the case. At Simplifying Probate, we frequently work with families who are surprised to learn that Nevada law…