Nevada: Using Wills and Beneficiary Designations to Avoid Probate
How to use wills and beneficiary designations to keep your family out of probate in Nevada — FAQ Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. Consult a licensed Nevada attorney to apply these ideas to your situation. Detailed answer Short answer: A will alone does not reliably keep assets out of probate in Nevada. […]
Read article →How to Submit an Original Will to a Nevada Probate Court When You Live Out of State
Submitting an Original Will to a Nevada Probate Court When You Live Out of State Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. This article explains general Nevada probate procedures to help you understand options and prepare to work with a Nevada probate court or an attorney. Detailed answer: how to […]
Read article →Nevada — How to Verify That a Will Is the Original
How to Confirm a Will Is the Original Under Nevada Law Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. If you need legal advice about a particular will, contact a Nevada probate attorney. Detailed Answer If you have been given a copy of a will and need to confirm […]
Read article →Nevada: How to Buy Out Siblings’ Shares in a Parent’s House (Instead of Selling Through Probate)
Can I buy out my siblings’ shares of my parent’s house in Nevada instead of selling it through probate? Short answer: Often yes. In Nevada you can often avoid a court-ordered sale by working with the other heirs to buy their shares, but the exact steps depend on how title to the house is held […]
Read article →Nevada: Filing a Partition Action or Petition for Sale When Heirs Are Minors
How to file a partition action or petition for sale of inherited real estate when some heirs are minors This FAQ explains, in plain language, how to ask a Nevada court to divide or sell inherited real estate when one or more heirs are minors. It describes the usual procedures, the role of guardians or […]
Read article →Nevada: Can an Heir Withdraw Money from a Deceased Parent’s Accounts? — FAQ
What Happens If an Heir Withdraws Money from a Deceased Parent's Account — Nevada FAQ Can the estate recover money an heir withdrew from a deceased parent’s bank account or credit cards? — Nevada FAQ Short answer: Yes — in many cases the estate can recover funds that an heir withdrew after a parent died. […]
Read article →Nevada: Asking the Court to Appoint a Guardian ad Litem for Minor Heirs Before Selling Inherited Land
Can the court appoint a guardian ad litem for minor heirs before selling inherited land in Nevada? Short answer: Yes — in Nevada probate and civil proceedings the court can appoint a guardian ad litem (GAL) or other court representative to protect a minor heir’s interests before a sale of inherited real property. The court […]
Read article →Selling an Inherited Home with Minor Co-Owners — Nevada: Court Approval Steps
Overview If an inherited house has multiple owners and at least one owner is a minor, Nevada law generally requires court involvement before the minor’s share can be sold. This article explains the common legal steps, the court filings you will likely need, and practical tips to help you prepare. It uses a simple hypothetical […]
Read article →Filing a Year’s Allowance Petition in Nevada: What to Include
Filing a Year’s Allowance Petition in Nevada — What to Include Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. If you need legal advice specific to your situation, consult a licensed Nevada attorney. Detailed Answer A "year’s allowance" (sometimes called a family allowance, allowance for support, or year’s support) is […]
Read article →Nevada — How to Handle a Mother's Estate: Step-by-Step FAQ
Handling a Mother's Estate in Nevada: A Step-by-Step FAQ Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Nevada probate attorney or the county probate court. Detailed Answer — What to do first and how Nevada probate works When a parent […]
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