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The Las Vegas wills, trusts and real estate lawyers at Half Price Lawyers can prepare the estate planning documents you need, no matter your circumstances. Understanding how to safeguard your possessions and carry out your final wishes is a complex task. You may not know what documents you need or what to do. That’s how we can help.

Half Price Lawyers can assist you with planning and creating your wills, trusts and estate documents. Contact us today for a free consultation!

Types of Cases Our Las Vegas Wills, Trusts and Estate Attorneys Handle

  • Creation of a will
  • Creation of a trust
  • Probate of assets
  • Durable power of attorney
  • Medical power of attorney
  • Understanding what documents you need
  • Deciding whether to prepare a will or trust
  • Advice for how to execute a will or trust
  • Contesting a will or trust, litigation and settlement negotiations
  • Business succession planning
  • Asset preservation
  • Charitable giving
  • Modification, reformation and termination of estate planning documents
  • Quitclaim deeds to place in trust
  • Guardianships and conservatorships

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Services Our Wills and Trust Lawyers Provide:

Our Las Vegas wills, trusts and estates attorneys can assist you with any of the following tasks:

  • Creation of a will
  • Creation of a trust
  • Probate of assets
  • Durable power of attorney
  • Medical power of attorney
  • Understanding what documents you need
  • Deciding whether to prepare a will or trust
  • Advice for how to execute a will or trust
  • Contesting a will or trust, litigation and settlement negotiations
  • Business succession planning
  • Asset preservation
  • Charitable giving
  • Modification, reformation and termination of estate planning documents
  • Quitclaim deeds to place in trust
  • Guardianships and conservatorship
  • We also provide witnesses and notary public for the completion of your estate planning documents.

You need a legal team that understands your situation. They can help you determine what documents you need. Then, they prepare them in the best way and educate you about what to do to protect your hard-earned interests and your loved ones.

Why Hire a Wills, Trusts and Estates Lawyer?

Planning for your estate is about you and your loved ones. It ensures that your wishes are recognized. If you simply communicate your last wishes verbally, loved ones may be confused about what you want or misinterpret your intentions. In addition, what you direct is not enforceable by a court.

When you work with a wills, trusts and estates lawyer, you have a professional who can help you determine the best course of action. They know what things to consider when it comes to creating a custom plan. They will draft legal documents that are clear and enforceable.

How Half Price Lawyers Can Help

When you work with Half Price Lawyers in Las Vegas, NV, you have a team of caring lawyers who provide professional, skilled services at an affordable rate. Let us help you with your wills, trusts and estate needs, including:

  • Learning your story, so we know what estate planning documents you need
  • Helping you understand the effect of the documents you create
  • Educating you about the different options to reach your goals
  • Planning for the care of minor children
  • Understanding how to protect your assets from taxes
  • Keeping your private affairs out of public records and the courts
  • Modifying documents if they no longer meet your needs
  • Business planning for management and successor-ship
  • Advice for how to carry out estate planning documents, manage a trust, and carry out your loved one’s wishes

Nevada Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning – FAQs

Who can make a will in Nevada?

Anyone over the age of 18 who is of sound mind can make a will in Nevada (NRS 133.020)1.

How do you make a will in Nevada?

A will must be in writing and signed. In addition, two witnesses must sign in the presence of the person making the will. The requirements to make a will in Nevada are from NRS 133.0402. In addition, Nevada laws 133.087-133.0883 allow for signing, witnessing and notarizing a will electronically.

What if I want to leave certain items to people in my will?

Nevada law 133.0454 allows you to create a list of personal property gifts. The list goes along with the will. You can create it before or after you make the will, and you can change it later. Be sure to date the list, state the purpose and reference the original will.

Does Nevada recognize wills from out of state?

Yes, Nevada recognizes out-of-state wills. Nevada law 133.0805 allows for the enforcement of out-of-state wills if they comply with that state’s law.

What is a trust?

A trust is an entity that owns property. It can contain real property or money. It can start while the person is still living. The person who creates the trust may manage and control their own property during their lifetime. From an estate planning perspective, there are some circumstances in which having a trust is better for the protection of assets, privacy and ease of transfer.

Does a trust need to be notarized in Nevada?

Yes, a trust needs to be notarized. Nevada law allows for electronic notarization.

What are Nevada laws on trust creation?

Nevada trust laws are found in Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 1636. The laws create requirements for how to create a trust, fund it with property and manage it.

Who gets your property if you die without a will in Nevada?

If you die without a will in Nevada, who gets your belongings depends on what surviving relatives you have. Your spouse inherits community property, but they may have to share assets with children or siblings. In addition, some property, mostly financial accounts, does not pass through the inheritance process at all. Disposition of property without a will is complex, so it’s always best to prepare official documents stating your last wishes.

Is it better to have a will or a trust?

Whether it is better to have a will or a trust depends on your specific circumstances and what you want to accomplish. It’s also vital to address durable power of attorney and healthcare power of attorney needs with any estate plan. An estate planning lawyer can learn about your specific circumstances and recommend the best plan for your unique needs and wishes.

Consultation

Don’t leave your future to online tools and automated templates. There is no greater gift to your loved ones than thorough and thoughtful estate planning. Creating a will, trust, power of attorney or other estate planning document doesn’t have to be expensive or confusing. Half Price Lawyers are here to help. No matter what your needs, we can make the process simple and affordable.

If you’re ready to get started, contact our legal team for your free consultation. Let us help you plan in a customized way, focused on your individual needs. Don’t wait another day to secure your family’s future. Contact us today.

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Our Las Vegas offices are centrally located downtown at:

732 S. 6th Street
Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89101.

With easy access to major freeways and relevant courts, it’s easy to get the affordable legal representation you need. You can find our location and get directions to come to meet with our attorneys in the map below: