Your Local Las Vegas Probate Team If You Live Out-Of-State
It is common to live in a different state than your relatives. If someone you love who lived in the state of Nevada recently passed away, you have likely found yourself struggling with the immensely difficult aspects of probate. You can make it much easier on yourself by hiring a legal team like Boyer Law Group to assist you.
For more than 25 years, we have served people across the U.S. by providing local counsel for Nevada probate. Our attorney and other team members understand firsthand what it is like to lose a loved one. Through our efficient yet compassionate counsel, you can focus solely on your family while we attend to probate.
Simplifying Complex Real Estate Laws for You
Las Vegas and the surrounding area is popular for vacation properties and second homes. Many people also choose to move to Nevada due to the rising cost of living in neighboring states. As a result, your relative may have owned real property here. Real estate probate law is complex anywhere, but doubles in complexity if you are trying to manage it from another state that might have completely different laws. Our lawyer and staff are immensely knowledgeable in helping you understand the mortgage, assume a loan, sell or rent out a piece of real estate and more.
What to Expect if You Live Outside of Nevada
Administering the estate of a loved one after they pass away is a huge responsibility that comes with many tasks and duties. These responsibilities can be stressful and time-consuming. If your loved one resided in Nevada but you did not, it can make the matter even more complicated. The many duties involved in the probate process can include:
- Gathering property
- Paying taxes
- Notifying creditors, beneficiaries, and heirs
- Distributing property to beneficiaries
- Filing paperwork and legal motions
- Continuing the decedent’s business operations
- Closing the estate
The above are significant responsibilities for anyone. The stakes of making a poor decision or a mistake are also very high. It is even more difficult to fulfill these duties if you do not live in Nevada. You may have to travel to Nevada on a frequent basis, and you may not be familiar with the state’s probate process. Under these circumstances, it is natural to be concerned about making mistakes that can create delays, and place a significant toll on you.
Overcoming Obstacles During Estate Administration
One of the challenges in administering an estate is locating all the assets that the decedent had. Ideally, the decedent kept very good records. Ms. Boyer has written a book designed exactly for this purpose, so that the heirs have a roadmap to follow. But, if that was not done, the law firm can help by searching through various databases to help you locate all the assets, including retirement accounts, life insurance, and unclaimed property.
Nevada has become an increasingly popular destination for retirees. However, while you may have enjoyed visiting your family members in Nevada during their retirement, you may not necessarily want to move to the state upon their death. So, what do you do if you are an heir but do not live in the state?
Your first step should be to secure it to protect the value of the asset. Then, the named executor in the will or the next of kin, would need to file an appropriate petition in probate court. If the real property will be kept, then there would need to be other funds to pay for any debts and taxes. If you decide to sell it, then you’d want to make sure the property is cleaned out, make the appropriate repairs, and bring in professionals to determine its fair market value. All of these tasks are best with the help of an attorney, particularly if you do not live within the state.
The law is immensely complicated and becomes even more difficult if you reside out-of-state. When you have our probate team on the ground in Nevada, you have the assurance that we are anticipating important deadlines, completing every detail correctly and complying with local and state law.
Reach Out to Request Our Service – Free Consultations
Rather than struggle with the immense task of probate on your own during a difficult time, rely on our team at Boyer Law Group. To discuss about our experienced service, call us at 702-255-2000 or send us an email. We provide free initial consultations via phone or videoconference.