Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Nevada

I am asked to be executor of an estate (qyite simple - no complications) Do we need to register me with any "governmental" entity, or would a signature (notarized) suffice for legal purposes?


Asked on 11/23/14, 8:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Rick Williams Law Offices of Frederick D. (Rick) Williams, Chtd.

I am not sure what it is you are asking. If you mean that someone has asked you to serve as his/her personal representative when they die, they need to express that in a properly formatted will or trust. If what you mean is that someone you know has passed away and you've been asked to administer the estate, that must be done through the probate court, provided the person died owning at least $20,000 worth of property. If their assets are less than that amount and they did not own real estate, there are some great shortcuts that avoid probate under Nevada law.

It sounds like you would benefit from a brief consultation with an estate planning and probate attorney. There are many details in this area of legal practice that must not be disregarded, and it would be to your advantage to have a good handle on what is asked of you before undertaking the job.

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Answered on 11/25/14, 6:52 pm


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