Las Vegas Probate and Estate Administration LawyerOur Las Vegas law firm serves families and beneficiaries in probate and estate administration matters in the Clark County probate court. The experienced probate attorneys at Cassady Law Offices, P.C. represent clients in the routine execution of wills and trusts. When no enforceable estate planning documents exist, we administer estates in accordance with Nevada state probate law. To discuss your legal needs in a free initial consultation, contact our Las Vegas probate attorneys. We also handle will contests, trust disputes, and other estate litigation matters. Free initial consultations Probate and Estate Administration - An OverviewEstate administration refers to the process of probating the estate of a decedent, which generally includes collecting, inventorying and appraising assets; paying and collecting debts; filing and paying estate taxes; and distributing any remaining assets to beneficiaries. An attorney experienced in probate and estate administration can help simplify this complicated process. If you need help in the administration of an estate, call an attorney in your area today. The Probate ProcessProbate is the court process used to determine the validity of a will and oversee the payment of creditors and distribution of estate assets. Even if there is no valid will at the time of death, the estate will still go through the probate procedure. Since probate is regulated by state laws, there are specific procedures proscribed by each state for carrying out the process. Role of the ExecutorAn executor is the person named by the creator of the will (the testator) to carry out the terms and provisions of his or her will. In addition to locating documents left by the testator (i.e., wills, trusts, deeds, etc.) and notifying Social Security, pension providers, annuity providers, and other entities of the death, the executor has numerous other legal responsibilities. Avoiding ProbateAssets disposed of outside the probate process are part of the non-probate estate. Since a probate proceeding is not required, these assets are distributed more quickly to the appropriate beneficiaries. Many people seek out these assets and ownership models in order to save their loved ones from the difficulties associated with going through the probate courts. Will ContestsThe fact that a person (the decedent) leaves a will does not guarantee that the decedent's property will be distributed according to the will's terms. A court generally must provide an opportunity to allow others to object to the will, and a challenge may be brought by anyone with an interest in the will who believes the document is invalid in some way. A will contest is an action challenging the validity of the will and is commonly governed by state statutes.
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