Probate And Estate Administration

In many cases, a person still has outstanding bills when they pass away. These could be very complex, such as business loans that someone took out before an unexpected heart attack. But they could also be very minor bills, such as the utility costs for an elderly...

Every year, people inherit things from well-meaning family members they have no use for. Most of these things can be easily sold, given to charity or stored away.  That’s fine for sets of China, a collection of pocket watches or a hideous sculpture. However, what if...

You’ve always been a bit of a wanderer and found it hard to put down roots in just one place. That’s why you have a summer home, a winter home and a small cabin retreat – all in different parts of the country. That can prove complicated for your heirs when it comes...

Serving as the executor of someone's estate means taking on numerous responsibilities. An executor must disclose the contents of the will to family members. They have to oversee probate proceedings and distribute assets to beneficiaries. Their role also requires that...

When a parent passes away, adult children may return to the childhood home. It’s an emotional, sentimental time. They see those familiar rooms where they ate dinner, watched movies and grew up with their parents. The house feels strangely empty and quiet. It really...

The definition of probate is simple. It is essentially a court process to prove that a person’s will was signed and executed legally. However, the probate process remains poorly understood across the nation, including here in Las Vegas, Nevada. If asked, nearly...

When an estate passes through probate, it offers security, helping your family feel everything has been handled correctly as the deceased intended. Yet, some people prefer to avoid it because it can cause delays to the distribution of the estate. How someone creates...

Nevada is a popular destination for modern retirees. The climate is excellent for those with weather-aggravated medical conditions like arthritis. Plenty of entertainment options and short-range travel opportunities also make Nevada a great place for people to enjoy...

One of the primary reasons testators sit down to draft their will is to ensure that it's clear what they'd like to happen with their assets after they're gone. Testators generally think that, by having a will in place, things can be transferred more quickly to their...

As the executor of an estate, you have to find and make sense of the will, file paperwork with the probate courts, notify creditors and hand out property. You also have an obligation to handle the taxes of your deceased loved one. There are actually numerous different...