Losing a loved one is hard. Dealing with their home, money, and belongings can make an already difficult time even more stressful. Families may worry that they will have to spend months dealing with a complicated probate case.
A Summerlin probate attorney at Simplifying Probate can explain whether a shorter process, called a set aside, may be available. Our firm focuses on Nevada probate matters and helps families understand what they need to do to transfer a loved one’s property.
Why Choose Simplifying Probate?
Simplifying Probate was created with an understanding of how difficult probate can be for grieving families. Partner Stuart Taylor lost his father suddenly during his final year of law school. His family then had to deal with insurance claims, asset transfers, delays, and legal questions while they were still grieving. That experience helped shape his decision to focus his career on making probate easier for other families.
Today, the firm brings decades of combined legal experience and a focused approach to Nevada probate matters. Our team works to make the process clear, efficient, and easier to manage. Clients can expect clear explanations of each step, help with court forms and deadlines, personal attention throughout the case, and a streamlined approach to avoid unnecessary delays. Our goal is to handle the legal work, so families have less to worry about during an already difficult time.
What Is a Set Aside in Nevada?
A set aside is a simpler probate option for certain smaller estates. Under Nevada law, an estate valued at $150,000 or less may qualify to be set aside without full probate administration in Summerlin.
The value generally includes probate property after deducting certain liens and other amounts. A set aside may be available whether the person died with a will or without one. If the court approves the request, the property can be transferred to the people legally entitled to receive it without going through all the steps of a larger probate case.
How the Set Aside Process Works
A set aside does not happen automatically. Someone must file a petition with the probate court. You generally cannot file a petition until at least 30 days after the person’s death. The basic steps may include:
- Gathering the death certificate and will, if there is one
- Making a list of the estate’s property and debts
- Determining the property’s value
- Filing a petition with the probate court
- Giving required notice to heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, and other parties
- Attending a court hearing
- Getting a court order that explains how the property should be distributed
Our team at Simplifying Probate can prepare the paperwork, handle court filings, provide required notices, and guide families through the hearing.
What Property Can Be Included
Many types of probate property may be included in a set aside. Common examples include bank accounts, cars and other vehicles, stocks and investments, real estate, and furniture, jewelry, and other personal property. Some property may pass outside probate instead. This can include certain jointly owned property and accounts or policies that already name a beneficiary.
Talk to a Summerlin Set Aside Probate Lawyer
Not every estate needs full probate administration. If an estate qualifies for a set aside, Nevada law may provide a simpler way to transfer property and bring the estate to a close. Contact our team at Simplifying Probate today to schedule a free consultation with a Summerlin set aside probate lawyer.