Probate & Trust Administration Lawyers in Henderson, Nevada
At Bowler Dixon & Twitchell LLP, we help people with all aspects of the probate and trust administration process. We have the experience and skill to guide our clients through this complex legal process.
Contact us online or by telephone at 702-436-4333 to speak with a knowledgeable probate attorney in Henderson, Nevada.
What is Probate?
The probate process involves the resolution of a deceased person's financial affairs and obligations and the transfer of assets to his or her heirs. The process begins by having a person appointed to administer the estate. This person is known as an executor or administrator. If there is no executor named in the will, then the next of kin will generally be appointed as personal representative and given the title of administrator of the estate.
The duties of the executor include:
- Preserving the deceased's property
- Identifying and settling the deceased's creditor and tax issues
- Selling the deceased's assets when necessary to settle the deceased's obligations and distribute the deceased's estate among his or her heirs
- Reporting and accounting to the court
Once the personal representative has provided proof that the deceased person's financial obligations have been met, then the process of distributing assets to the heirs may commence.
Probate Law Solutions
The probate process can be quite complex and there is always the possibility of disputes between heirs. If you are going through the probate process, the lawyers at Bowler Dixon & Twitchell LLP can help you efficiently administer the estate and complete the probate process. If you have been named an executor, there are many deadlines and obligations that must be met. However, we can help ensure that you are meeting your obligations, and make the probate process as quick and efficient 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.
Trust Administration
If the deceased has set up a trust, then probate might be avoided altogether. Administration of a trust is still a complex process and an experienced attorney can help you complete the trust administration 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. It is always our goal to spare our clients any avoidable expense and emotional toll of a drawn-out legal battle between family members.
Contact Us Today
If you are facing a legal issue involving probate, trust administration, estate planning, or any of our practice areas, let us help. Contact us online or by telephone at 702-436-4333 to speak with an experienced Nevada lawyer. Our law offices are located in Henderson, Nevada, where we serve clients from throughout the state. For your convenience, we accept all major credit cards. We also speak Spanish and Czech.
