Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Nevada Estate & Trust Law Firm
Our firm combines a proven track record of excellence with a client-centered approach and unwavering ethical commitment. With decades of hands-on legal expertise, we deliver tailored solutions for complex estate, trust, and business litigation matters. Our commitment to strategic precision ensures meticulous, innovative counsel aligned with clients' broader goals. We excel at blending legal expertise with business insight to craft proactive strategies that anticipate risks and drive lasting success.As a boutique firm, we provide personalized attention, direct client access, and a team-oriented approach to resolve disputes while preserving familial relationships. Our accolades from Chambers and Partners, Best Lawyers in America, and Super Lawyers underscore our standing as Nevada's premier trust and estate law firm.
Services
Estate Litigation
Probate Services
Estate Planning
Asset Protection
Tax Disputes
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- Decades of hands-on legal expertise in Nevada estate and trust law
- Proactive strategies to minimize litigation risks and protect assets
- Personalized attention from a boutique firm with direct client access
- Recognized by top legal organizations for excellence and client service
- Team-oriented approach combining litigation and tax planning expertise
Associations and certifications
- Chambers and Partners
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Best Lawyers in America
- Super Lawyers
What people say
Deep and extensive knowledge
Smart and strategic
Excellent work quality
Practical advice
Best tax attorneys
Services
Estate Litigation
Resolving complex estate and trust conflicts with aggressive representation. Our attorneys handle fiduciary breaches, will contests, and fraud claims while preserving family relationships. We combine courtroom experience with strategic negotiation to protect client assets and rights in Nevada's most challenging cases.
Probate Services
Guiding executors and beneficiaries through Nevada's probate process. We manage asset inventory, creditor claims, and distribution while ensuring compliance with state laws. Our team streamlines complex estates exceeding $100,000 or involving real property through efficient court petitions and professional coordination.
Estate Planning
Creating customized wills, trusts, and tax strategies to protect assets and legacy. We specialize in spendthrift trusts, business succession plans, and guardianship arrangements. Our proactive approach minimizes future litigation risks while aligning with Nevada's unique estate laws and client-specific goals.
Asset Protection
Safeguarding client assets from litigation threats through strategic planning. Our attorneys utilize irrevocable trusts, family partnerships, and tax-efficient structures to shield wealth. We combine litigation experience with tax expertise to create defensible plans that withstand creditor challenges and ensure long-term security.
Tax Disputes
Resolving estate and trust tax controversies with the IRS and state authorities. We handle audits, appeals, and litigation for fiduciaries and individuals. Our team includes recognized tax specialists who navigate complex issues like offshore asset disclosure and gift tax disputes while minimizing financial exposure for high-net-worth clients.
People
Dana A. Dwiggins
Partner
Recognized estate litigator with decades of experience handling complex trust disputes and probate matters. Known for strategic courtroom advocacy and client-focused solutions that preserve family assets.
Alan D. Freer
Partner
Specializes in estate planning and asset protection strategies. Combines technical expertise with practical advice to create tax-efficient plans that minimize future litigation risks for Nevada families and businesses.
Brian K. Steadman
Partner
Leading tax attorney recognized for resolving complex estate tax disputes and IRS controversies. Provides strategic guidance on gift tax compliance and international asset repatriation for high-net-worth clients.
Alexander G. LeVeque
Managing Partner
Oversees firm operations and complex litigation cases. Brings extensive experience in business succession planning and fiduciary duty claims, ensuring comprehensive solutions for family-owned enterprises.
Ronald T. Goodwin
Of Counsel
Estate planning specialist with a focus on personalized client service. Known for thorough approach to wills, trusts, and guardianship matters, providing clear guidance through complex legal processes.
Questions
What areas of law does Solomon Dwiggins Freer & Steadman specialize in?
We focus on estate and trust litigation, probate administration, asset protection, tax disputes, and estate planning across Nevada.
How does the firm handle complex estate litigation?
Our attorneys combine courtroom experience with strategic negotiation to resolve fiduciary breaches, will contests, and family disputes while preserving relationships.
Can you help with probate cases exceeding $100,000?
Yes, we manage complex probate matters involving real estate and substantial assets through efficient court processes and professional coordination.
What makes your estate planning services unique?
We create customized plans using Nevada-specific strategies like spendthrift trusts, combining litigation insights to prevent future disputes and protect assets.
Do you handle IRS tax controversies for estates?
Yes, our recognized tax specialists represent clients in IRS audits, appeals, and litigation involving estate and gift tax disputes.
Are consultations available outside regular business hours?
We offer flexible scheduling for initial consultations but do not provide 24/7 emergency legal services.
