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Not all estates have to go through a formal probate process when someone dies. Probate in Nevada can be a lengthy and sometimes costly way to transfer property to heirs. For qualifying smaller estates, Nevada law authorizes a decedent’s heirs to complete an affidavit and use it to prove entitlement to the decedent’s property. …

A probate estate is all of the property belonging to a decedent that does not automatically transfer to a survivor or a designated beneficiary at death. The probate process is governed by law, and specific time periods are designated for accomplishing required tasks.  A court-administered probate legally closes when the court issues a decree…

An affidavit of heirship is a legal document that is used to establish a person’s right to inherit property from a decedent who died without a will and whose property is held by the Nevada State Treasurer’s Office as unclaimed property or has escheated to the state because no living heir could be identified. While…

If a house is in probate in Nevada, it means the decedent owned the property in a way that did not pass directly to a new owner or owners using a non-probate method. Probate subjects property to the court’s supervision while an estate is being settled.  A probate court may order a house to…

The grief following the loss of a family member can be overwhelming, yet you may also have to deal with probate courts and attorneys to settle the estate. Many people are unsure what to do because making a mistake can extend their responsibilities and delay their inheritance. If you are involved in a loved…

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,…