What we handle
Our Practice Areas
From opening a probate estate to drafting a comprehensive estate plan, we provide clear legal guidance at every stage.
Probate Administration
Guiding executors and administrators through every stage of the Nevada probate process.
When a loved one passes away, their estate often must go through probate — the court-supervised process of validating a will, paying debts, and distributing assets to beneficiaries. This process can be complex and time-sensitive, especially when real property, business interests, or contested claims are involved.
What we handle
- Filing the initial petition and opening the estate
- Notifying creditors and resolving outstanding debts
- Inventorying and appraising estate assets
- Preparing and filing all required court documents
- Distributing assets to heirs and beneficiaries
- Closing the estate and obtaining court discharge
Nevada offers a simplified summary administration process for smaller estates. We can advise whether your situation qualifies.
Estate Planning
Protecting your family's future with a clear, legally sound plan tailored to your wishes.
A well-crafted estate plan ensures your assets go where you intend, your healthcare wishes are honored, and your family is spared unnecessary legal complications. We work with individuals and families at every stage of life to build plans that are practical, thorough, and legally sound under Nevada law.
What we handle
- Last wills and testaments
- Revocable and irrevocable living trusts
- Durable powers of attorney
- Advance healthcare directives and living wills
- Beneficiary designations and asset titling
- Estate plan reviews and updates
Estate plans should be reviewed after major life events — marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, or a significant change in assets.
Trust Administration
Helping trustees fulfill their fiduciary duties correctly, efficiently, and with confidence.
When a trust becomes active — typically after the death or incapacity of the grantor — the trustee takes on significant legal and fiduciary responsibilities. Missteps in trust administration can expose trustees to personal liability. We guide trustees through every obligation, from notifying beneficiaries to making final distributions.
What we handle
- Trustee orientation and duty review
- Notifying and communicating with beneficiaries
- Inventorying and managing trust assets
- Preparing accountings and financial reports
- Handling trust tax obligations
- Making distributions and closing the trust
Trustees have a legal duty to act in the best interests of beneficiaries. We help ensure every action is properly documented and defensible.
Conservatorship
Protecting vulnerable adults when they can no longer manage their own affairs.
When a family member becomes unable to manage their finances or personal care due to age, illness, or disability, a court-appointed conservatorship may be necessary. We help families navigate this sensitive process with care and efficiency, ensuring the protected person's dignity and interests remain central throughout.
What we handle
- Petitioning the court for conservatorship
- Representing petitioners and proposed conservatees
- Preparing required inventories and accountings
- Annual reporting to the court
- Modifying or terminating conservatorships
- Advising conservators on their ongoing duties
Conservatorship is a significant legal step. We always explore less restrictive alternatives first, such as durable powers of attorney.
Will Contests & Estate Disputes
Resolving disputes over wills, trusts, and estate assets with skill and discretion.
Estate disputes are among the most emotionally charged legal matters a family can face. Whether you believe a will was signed under undue influence, that a trustee has breached their duties, or that assets were improperly transferred, we provide experienced representation to protect your interests and seek a fair resolution.
What we handle
- Challenging a will on grounds of undue influence or lack of capacity
- Defending the validity of a will or trust
- Trustee removal and surcharge actions
- Beneficiary disputes and accounting challenges
- Creditor claims against an estate
- Mediation and negotiated settlements
Many estate disputes can be resolved through mediation without costly litigation. We pursue the most efficient path to a fair outcome.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Every estate situation is different. Schedule a consultation and we'll assess your specific circumstances and give you a clear path forward.