PROBATE ATTORNEY IN LAS VEGAS
At Boyer Law Group in Las Vegas, Nevada, we specialize in helping families navigate the often-complicated probate process. Our mission is to ensure the smooth transfer of assets to heirs and beneficiaries, providing peace of mind during one of life’s most challenging times. With a client-focused approach, we handle the details, so you can focus on healing and moving forward.
Navigating the Probate Process with Compassion
The probate process can feel overwhelming, especially during the emotional period following the loss of a loved one. At Boyer Law Group, we prioritize empathy and professionalism, understanding the importance of both estate planning and asset protection. Unfortunately, not every estate benefits from pre-planning, which can make probate more complex.
We simplify this process for you, offering clear guidance and personalized support. Our team collaborates with you and your family to minimize stress, ensuring that every step is handled efficiently and in compliance with Nevada law.
To make the process even more accessible, we provide the Nevada Personal Representative Guide—a step-by-step resource designed to clarify the requirements of estate administration in Nevada. Whether you’re managing a modest estate or one with substantial assets, this guide offers invaluable insights and practical advice to help you through every stage.
Estate Planning and Asset Protection After Probate
Once probate is finalized, it’s an excellent opportunity to evaluate your own estate planning needs. Receiving an inheritance often brings significant financial changes, making it crucial to manage and protect your assets effectively.
Our experienced attorneys can assist in creating or updating your estate plan, including drafting wills, establishing trusts, and incorporating strategies to preserve wealth. Taking these proactive steps ensures that your assets are distributed according to your wishes while safeguarding your loved ones from future legal complications.
An updated estate plan not only secures your financial future but also provides a lasting legacy for your family. With our guidance, you can make informed decisions that benefit both current and future generations.
Why Choose Boyer Law Group?
With decades of experience handling probate cases in Nevada, our team combines legal expertise with a compassionate approach. We understand that every estate is unique, which is why we tailor our services to your specific needs. Whether you’re managing a straightforward estate or one with complex assets, we are here to provide the support you need at every stage.
Let us help you navigate probate with ease and protect your family’s future. Contact Boyer Law Group today to learn more about how we can assist you.
Contact Boyer Law Group for Probate Assistance
For personalized guidance through the probate process, reach out to Boyer Law Group. Call our Las Vegas office at 702-255-2000 or send us a message through our online contact form to schedule a consultation with an experienced probate attorney.
Common Questions About Probate in Nevada
Probate is often misunderstood, with many people unsure of what it entails or whether it’s necessary. Simply put, probate is the legal process of transferring ownership of a deceased person’s assets to their beneficiaries. However, misinformation can create unnecessary confusion and anxiety.
At Boyer Law Group, we take the time to address your questions and clarify the probate process, helping you understand:
- When probate is required
- What steps are involved
- How to avoid common pitfalls
By demystifying probate, we empower you to make informed decisions and approach the process with confidence.
Most people worry about the amount of time probate takes, which is understandable. Sometimes the assets belonging to a loved one are critically necessary to helping a family make ends meet. The good news is that in most cases, probate is relatively straightforward, and can be wrapped up in a fairly efficient amount of time.
Procedurally, there are various steps that must be followed in order to properly account for and distribute the deceased’s assets and debts. We can explain how this works, and what we can do to help, when we meet to discuss your case.
Probate can be avoided with proper planning, and we can help put in place a plan to avoid probate. We can also work with you to modify an estate plan if you want to make changes or take additional measures to protect your assets.
If proper planning was not done, a probate may be needed. In general, if assets are titled solely in the decedent’s name without beneficiary designations and are valued over a specific amount, then a probate is needed.
We can help you with this. It can be hard to just put your life on pause and come out to Nevada to wrap up a loved one’s affairs. We will be able to make appearances on your behalf and serve as a guide for the entire process. We understand that this is a difficult time for you, and we will do everything we can to help you get through this efficiently.
Under state law, all estates that exceed $25,000 in value or that involve real estate must go through probate. The individual who possesses the will must submit it to the clerk of the district court within 30 days of the death. However, there are ways to avoid the probate process, such as creating a trust.
There are many different types of assets that may have to go through probate. Some of the most common of these are as follows:
- Real property that was in the decedent’s name only
- Bank accounts that do not have a payable on death (POD) designation
- Investment accounts that are in the decedent’s name only or that do not have a beneficiary designation
- Boats
- Vehicles
While probate is often required, there are some assets that do not have to go through the process. Assets that are held in joint tenancy are passed to the surviving owner without the need to go through probate. Additionally, when an asset, such as retirement benefits or a life insurance policy, the property can be transferred directly to the listed beneficiaries without the need to go through probate. Lastly, any assets held within a trust do not have to go through probate.
- General administration: General administration is a full probate process that is required for estates that are valued at more than $300,000. When the value of an estate is unknown, general administration can also be used. The personal representative can ask to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estate Act. The Act gives the personal representative the authority to take many actions without a court order, approval of the court, or ratification.
- Summary administration: During summary administration, certain notice requirements and proceedings are waived. When an estate is valued at less than $300,000, the court can order summary administration.
- Set aside administration: When an estate is valued at $100,000 or less, it can be distributed through a court order and without additional administration to the individuals who have a right to the property. Surviving spouses can use a small estate affidavit for amounts up to $100,000. If real property is involved, a set aside proceeding may also be required. A set aside administration also allows the full estate to be distributed to the spouse to the exclusion of creditors, which makes these proceedings preferable for estates that include debt.
- Small estate affidavit: When an estate is valued under $25,000 and real property is not included, people who have a right to the estate can present an affidavit to claim the property without court intervention. If the individual making a claim to the estate is the surviving spouse, the value of the estate increases to $100,000.
- Ancillary probate: Ancillary estate proceedings are used to transfer the real property in the state of someone who was not a resident of Nevada.
Reach Out for A Free Initial Consultation
Should you have more detailed questions about your situation, we invite you to schedule a consultation at our Las Vegas office by calling 702-255-2000 or by sending us an email.