What happens if the survey shows the property was conveyed out of my mother’s estate decades ago and I have no interest? (NV)
What happens if a survey shows the property was conveyed out of my mother’s estate decades ago and I have no interest? Detailed answer — what this likely means under Nevada law If a survey or title search shows that a property was conveyed out of your mother’s estate decades ago, the practical legal effect […]
Read article →How do I get the probate court’s permission to sell the property when the clerk’s office won’t explain the filing requirements? (NV)
Detailed Answer This guide explains, under Nevada law, what usually must happen to obtain a probate court’s permission to sell estate property and what to do when the court clerk’s office will not explain filing requirements. The steps below use common, hypothetical facts: you are an heir or potential buyer and either (A) a personal […]
Read article →Can I recover personal items that heirs removed from the house before I took possession and enforce the court’s order? — NV
Detailed answer — Recovering personal items removed by heirs and enforcing a Nevada court order Short answer: Yes — if a Nevada court has already given you possession or ordered the return of estate property, you can generally ask the probate court (or a district court) to enforce that order, seek a turnover or replevin […]
Read article →What steps do I need to follow as executor to sell real property to pay estate debts? (NV)
How an Executor in Nevada Sells Real Property to Pay Estate Debts — FAQ Short answer: As the personal representative (executor) in Nevada, you must confirm your authority, identify and preserve estate assets, give required notices to creditors and interested people, determine whether the will or statute lets you sell real property without court approval, […]
Read article →What Happens to a Safe Deposit Box After Someone Dies in NV?
What Happens to a Safe Deposit Box After Someone Dies in Nevada? Short answer: After a renter of a safe deposit box dies in Nevada, access depends on who is named on the box, the bank’s policies, and whether someone has legal authority (a personal representative/executor). If a joint tenant survives, they usually keep access. […]
Read article →When Can an Executor Be Removed in Nevada (NV)?
Executor (Personal Representative) Removal in Nevada: Detailed FAQ This article explains when and how a personal representative (often called an executor) can be removed under Nevada law, what grounds support removal, how the court process works, and practical steps for beneficiaries, heirs, or creditors. This is general information only and not legal advice. Detailed answer: […]
Read article →What Is "Probate in Common Form" in Nevada (NV)?
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article explains how Nevada law treats the concept commonly called “probate in common form” in plain language. This is general information, not legal advice. For guidance about a specific estate, talk to a Nevada probate attorney or contact the court. Detailed answer — what “probate in common form” […]
Read article →Is probate administration required in Nevada when there is no will?
Do you need probate administration in Nevada when there is no will? This FAQ explains when probate is required in Nevada if a person dies without a will (intestate). It uses plain language, summarizes common exceptions and alternatives, and points you to Nevada resources. This is general information only and not legal advice. Detailed answer: […]
Read article →How can one close an estate bank account and obtain the required closing statement? (NV)
Closing an Estate Bank Account and Getting the Required Closing Statement in Nevada This FAQ-style guide explains, in plain language, how a personal representative (executor or administrator) can close an estate bank account in Nevada and obtain the written closing statement or accounting that banks and courts commonly require. Detailed Answer — step-by-step overview In […]
Read article →How to properly document and file receipts for payments to heirs or service providers in an estate — NV
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and every estate is different. Consult a Nevada probate attorney or the probate court for guidance on a specific estate. Detailed Answer Overview When administering an estate in Nevada, a personal representative (also called an executor or administrator) must account for all receipts and payments. […]
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