Probate Litigation

For many people in Nevada who start the estate planning process, avoiding probate is one of their main goals. No one likes to think of their relatives and close friends needing to go through complicated court procedures just so assets can be distributed according to...

Many people in Nevada probably avoid the estate planning process for a simple reason: they don't know where to start. This is understandable, as there are many different estate planning options that individuals and families can consider. Each situation is unique, so...

It is hard enough for many people to communicate with an estate planning attorney when they know that they need to take action on this issue, so expecting Nevada residents to communicate with family members as well can seem like a lot to ask. However, as a recent...

With the holiday season behind us and the new year just beginning, many people are doing their best to make positive changes in their lives. New Year's resolutions are always fun to think about and plan, but, sometimes, too few people actually carry through with their...

Some of our readers in Nevada may wonder, what are the most basics parts of an estate plan? Well, as a recent article noted, in many cases the most basics components of such a plan are: a will; power of attorney documents for financial matters and healthcare matters;...

Most people in Nevada have more assets than they realize, a fact that can come to light when they get into the estate planning process. In an ideal estate plan, the plan will be comprehensive and include all of a person's assets and how to distribute those assets....

For many people in Nevada, challenging a family member in court for any reason is fraught with the potential to seriously undermine a relationship forever. When it comes to probate court, there may be no choice, as the different sides of the case are inevitably family...

One of the most fundamental parts of a Nevada estate plan is a will. This document is intended to provide direction to heirs and beneficiaries on how an estate is to be distributed. However, anyone who is familiar with the legal realm knows that the words in such a...

No one wants to think of probate litigation being a possibility in the aftermath of the death of a loved one. However, the unfortunate reality is that sometimes, probate litigation is necessary. When it is, Nevada residents need to know their rights and options in the...

For many Nevada residents, the primary goal of the estate planning process is avoiding probate. Probate can be a time-consuming process, and can also drain assets from the estate in question. So, how can Nevada residents design their estate plans to avoid probate?...