One question we receive often is: Do wills avoid Probate?
The short answer is no – most of the time they do not. Drafting a will does not avoid having the people you leave behind go to court.
If you have a will, it does help you to dictate who gets what after you pass away. If you don’t have a will, the court has to look at the law of the state that you’re in to determine who gets your property.
The only way you can avoid going to court is through different Estate Planning tools, such as trusts. Trusts are a very popular way to avoid having the people you leave behind go through a lengthy court process and more potential heartache.
If you want talk more about Estate Planning or Probate, please feel free to give Ocampo Wiseman Law a call at (702)850-7798 or Schedule Online. We offer complimentary 15 minute phone consults.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Does having a will mean my estate avoids probate?
No. Most estates with a will still go through probate court to validate the will and oversee the distribution of assets.
What does a will do if it doesn’t avoid probate?
A will directs who receives your assets after you pass, but it does not eliminate the court’s role in the process.
What happens if I don’t have a will?
If you die without a will, the court follows Nevada’s intestacy laws to determine who inherits your property.
How can I avoid probate in Nevada?
Using estate planning tools like trusts can allow your heirs to bypass probate and receive assets more quickly and privately.
