Nevada — Reimbursing Yourself for Paying a Decedent's Vehicle Lien
Detailed Answer — Reimbursing Yourself from an Estate under Nevada Law Short answer: In Nevada, you can often be reimbursed from the decedent’s estate for money you paid to protect or preserve estate property (including paying a vehicle lien), but how you get paid — and whether you are entitled to full reimbursement — depends […]
Read article →Nevada — How Remaining Estate Funds Are Distributed to a Decedent’s Children
How remaining estate funds are distributed to a decedent’s children in Nevada Short answer: The personal representative (executor or administrator) must confirm all taxes, valid creditor claims, and administration expenses are paid, prepare a final accounting, and then either distribute the remainder to the decedent’s children according to the will or Nevada’s intestacy rules. In […]
Read article →Nevada — Posting a Bond to Serve as Administrator of an Intestate Estate
Do I have to post a bond to be my deceased mother’s estate administrator in Nevada? Short answer: Usually yes, Nevada normally requires a personal representative (administrator) to give a probate bond. In some situations the court can waive or reduce the bond, or a different procedural route (like a small‑estate procedure) may avoid a […]
Read article →Nevada: What Factors Will a Court Consider When Appointing an Estate Administrator?
How Nevada Courts Decide Who Should Be Appointed Administrator of an Estate Short answer: Nevada courts consider statutory priority, the decedent’s wishes (if any), the applicant’s legal qualifications and fitness, potential conflicts of interest, the estate’s needs (complexity, liquidity, creditors), and whether a bond or corporate fiduciary is appropriate. This article explains those factors in […]
Read article →Using Estate Sale Proceeds for Cleanup and Junk Removal in Nevada
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes — money received from selling estate property is estate money and can generally be used to pay necessary and reasonable administration expenses, including junk removal and cleanup of personal property, so long as the payments follow Nevada probate rules, the personal representative acts in the estate’s best interest, and the […]
Read article →Nevada: How Probate Handles Unauthorized Charges to a Parent's Estate
Detailed Answer — How Nevada Probate Handles Unauthorized Charges to a Parent's Estate Short answer: When unauthorized charges appear against a decedent’s estate in Nevada, the probate court and the estate’s personal representative (executor/administrator) are the main routes to investigate, contest, and recover funds. The estate must pay valid debts before beneficiaries receive distributions, but […]
Read article →Nevada: How to Regain Control of a Deceased Parent’s Bank and Credit Card Accounts
Regaining Control of a Deceased Parent’s Financial Accounts in Nevada When a close relative dies, banks and credit card companies must stop acting on the deceased person’s instructions. If someone else is still using a deceased parent’s bank or credit card accounts, you need clear steps to stop the misuse and legally regain control of […]
Read article →Nevada: Securing the House and Preventing Siblings From Removing Belongings Before You’re Appointed Administrator
How to secure a deceased relative’s house and stop siblings from removing items before you are appointed administrator (Nevada) Detailed answer — practical steps under Nevada law When a person dies, the legal right to possession and control of their property usually passes to the estate. In Nevada, the court-appointed personal representative (often called an […]
Read article →Nevada Probate: Steps to Be Appointed Administrator (When a Parent Dies Intestate)
Detailed Answer Short overview: When a person dies without a will in Nevada, the probate court in the county where the decedent lived opens an estate and appoints a personal representative (often called an administrator) to manage the estate. The court normally gives priority to certain family members (for example, a surviving spouse or adult […]
Read article →Nevada: Order of Succession Among Children When There Is No Will
Detailed Answer This section explains how Nevada law distributes a decedent's estate among children when there is no valid will. It covers who counts as a child for inheritance purposes, how shares are divided, and what happens when a child dies before the parent. This information is educational only and not legal advice. For case-specific […]
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