Law Offices of Jesse H. Smith
ATTORNEY AT LAW, LL.M.

             Probate & Estate Planning

At the Law Offices of Jesse H. Smith, Attorney at Law, LL.M we provide prompt, effective, quality representation and legal services to our clients.

What is probate?

Probate is the process of proving the validity of a will, transferring property, and settling the affairs of the deceased’s estate. If there is no will, a similar process known as Administration is used to settle the deceased’s affairs.

Do I need an attorney?

Although you can maintain a probate or administration yourself, it is strongly recommended that you seek the assistance of an attorney who has experience with estate matters. A qualified attorney can guide you through the probate or administration process (including proper notification of other potential beneficiaries of the estate) and can be helpful if a dispute arises with creditors or other potential heirs.

What about my own will? Is it enough?

PenYou owe it to yourself and your family to find out:

  • Why a simple will does not avoid probate – but rather guarantees it.
  • The right and the wrong way to leave someone an inheritance.
  • How a court may appoint someone to handle your estate – as they see fit.
  • Whether an estate plan or living trust might be right for you.

 

LawyerIs your estate in order?

Good estate planning makes for good living. When you’ve worked all your life to accumulate assets for the benefit of yourself and your family, you don’t want “unintended heirs” such as the tax collector and estate administrator to benefit financially at the expense of your intended heirs.

An estate plan can help assure your family of financial security after your death. It can cut taxes, administrative costs, and red tape. It allows you to dispose of assets as you wish, with consideration given to your heirs’ individual needs and desires.

Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy few. Most people are aware of the exclusion for a certain amount of assets from estate taxes. The exclusion amount may seem very large. Yet, when you consider the value of retirement benefits, life insurance, the value of your home and other assets, you may be surprised at how much you’re worth.

A good estate plan should be a good living plan that allows you to enjoy your assets. It should allow you to live according to your preferred lifestyle and upon your death, to have whatever is left pass according to your wishes. For assistance with your estate planning, give us a call. To visit our offices, click here.

Call for a free consultation!

(702) 387-8886.

 

 


 

Law Offices of Jesse H. Smith
ATTORNEY AT LAW, LL.M.

Located at 1489 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 110
Henderson, NV 89104

(702) 387-8886
(702) 446-8000 fax
jsmith@jessehsmithlaw.com

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