Probate, Trust Administration Attorney in Las Vegas, NV

Probate, Trust Administration Overview

Probate and Trust Administration Attorneys in Las Vegas, Nevada

The rules that govern Nevada's probate process can be complex and confusing. The legal duties that go hand-in-hand with serving as a trustee can be difficult to follow as well. At the same time, the consequences of missing a probate deadline or of breaching one of the many legal duties imposed on trustees can be quite severe.

At the Las Vegas law offices of Bowler Dixon & Twitchell LLP, we help people throughout the state of Nevada to navigate the probate and trust administration processes efficiently, and in complete accordance with law. If you have been named the executor or administrator of an estate or need sound legal counsel with respect to trust administration duties, contact us online or by telephone at 702-425-5671 to speak with a knowledgeable attorney about your concerns today.

Probate Services for Executors,
Administrators and Personal Representatives

The probate process is a legal mechanism for tying up the loose ends of a deceased person's life. This is done by settling the decedent's legitimate debts, including tax debts, and then transferring any remaining assets to his or her intended beneficiaries or intestate heirs.

The process begins by having an executor or administrator appointed to administer the estate. If no such person is named in the will, or if there is no will, a family member will generally be appointed by the probate court to serve as the decedent's personal representative and administrator of the estate.

The executor is then charged with completing four basic tasks: (1) identifying and valuing the assets of the estate; (2) notifying creditors and then settling any legitimate obligations of the decedent, selling off estate assets to do so, if necessary; (3) distributing any remaining estate assets to the decedent's named beneficiaries, if there is a will, or in accordance with Nevada's intestacy laws; and, (4) reporting and accounting to the court.

Our lawyers can help ensure that you meet these obligations as efficiently as possible while also protecting you from unnecessary liability. In the event of a contested will, our attorneys are adept at litigating will contests and resolving disputes.

Nevada Trust Administration

Trusts are extremely useful estate planning tools for protecting assets, minimizing taxes and sparing loved ones from having to deal with the probate process altogether. But trust administration is also complex and involves a number of specific rules and legal duties that are easy to run afoul of without the advice or assistance of an experienced law firm. At Bowler Dixon & Twitchell LLP, we can help you fulfill your trust administration duties without exposing yourself to unnecessary liabilities to creditors and heirs. In the event of a contested trust, our attorneys are adept at litigating trust contests and resolving disputes.

Contact Us Today

If you are facing a legal issue involving Nevada probate or trust administration, we can help. Contact us online or by telephone at 702-425-5671 to speak with an experienced lawyer. Our law offices are located in Las Vegas, Nevada, where we serve clients from throughout the state. For your convenience, we accept all major credit cards. We also speak Spanish.

Other Frequent Case Types

• Bankruptcy in Las Vegas, NV
• Estate Planning in Las Vegas, NV
• Tax Controversy, Tax Audit in Las Vegas, NV
• Will Contest, Trust Contest in Las Vegas, NV

Areas of Practice

• Probate, Trust Administration
• Estate Administration
• Trusts
• Probate