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Estate planning doesn't have to be complicated, expensive, or something you keep putting off. Here's what it covers, how it works, and who will help you.
If something happened tomorrow
Would your family know the answers?
Who makes medical decisions for you?
Without a health care power of attorney, doctors and family may have to sort it out in a crisis.
Who can pay your bills if you can't?
A financial power of attorney lets someone you trust step in without asking a judge first.
Who gets the house?
Without a plan, Nevada law decides who inherits, and the court oversees the process.
What an estate plan includes
The right documents for your situation. Nothing you don't need.
Some families need a trust. Many don't. We'll explain the difference and recommend what fits your home, your family, and your budget.
Last will
Says who receives what, who's in charge of carrying it out, and who would care for minor children.
Revocable living trust
Holds your property during your life and passes it on privately, generally without costly court hearings.
Financial power of attorney
Names someone you trust to handle your money and property if you can no longer manage them yourself.
Health care directive
Names who speaks for you medically and records your wishes about end-of-life care.
Deed upon death
Nevada lets you name who receives your home when you pass, while you keep full ownership until then.
Not sure where to start?
Answering that question is the purpose of our first conversation.
Schedule a callWills from $1,500. Revocable trusts from $2,500. Every plan is a flat fee, quoted before any work begins. Fees may be higher for more complex estates.
Your home. Your wishes. Your family. Decided by you.
How it works
Three simple steps. Most plans take about three weeks.
1
We talk
Tell us about your family, your property, and what worries you. In person in Reno or Minden, or by phone. You'll get a flat-fee quote before anything is drafted.
2
We draft, you review
We prepare your documents and go through them with you line by line. Questions are welcome. Changes are expected.
3
You sign, it's done
We handle the signing, witnesses, and notary, and make sure your family knows where to find everything.
Meet your attorneys
Local attorneys who'll explain it in plain English.
You'll meet with an attorney, not a form. Offices in Reno and Minden, serving Washoe County, Douglas County, and Carson Valley.
Max Stovall
Managing Attorney
Max founded the firm to give Northern Nevada families straight answers. A former prosecutor who also practices family and business law, he knows what happens when plans are unclear, and how to write them so they aren't.
Alexandra Mead
Attorney
Raised in a military family, Alexandra proudly calls Carson City home. She studied law, including estate planning, at the University of Dundee in Scotland before passing the Nevada Bar Exam, and brings an international perspective to helping families plan ahead.
Already have a plan?
Plans get old. Your life keeps moving.
We'll review what you have and tell you whether it still does what you want. If it does, great.
Common questions
Good questions to ask.
Do I need a trust, or is a will enough?
It depends on what you own and how you want it handled. A will is simpler up front. A trust usually spares your family costly court hearings later. We'll tell you honestly which makes sense.
What is probate, and can my family avoid it?
Probate is the court process Nevada uses to settle someone's estate after they pass. It can take months, and court and legal costs come out of what you leave behind. A revocable trust, and in some cases a deed upon death, can keep your family out of it.
What happens if I die without a will in Nevada?
State law decides who inherits, and a court appoints someone to manage your estate. It may not be who you'd have picked.
How much does it cost?
We charge a flat fee, quoted before any work begins. Wills start at $1,500, and revocable trusts start at $2,500. Your fee may be higher depending on the complexity of your estate, and you'll know the exact amount before we begin.
Do I have to come to the office?
Only to sign. Everything else can happen by phone if that's easier for you.
One conversation. Real peace of mind.
Call us or leave your number. We'll take it from there.
