Business Details
13 Years
experience
Trusted Estate Planning & Probate Services in Las Vegas
Established in 2013, our firm specializes exclusively in estate planning and probate law, providing tailored solutions to protect families and assets. With over two decades of combined legal and financial expertise, including certifications from the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, we combine personalized service with national resources. Our approach emphasizes education through free seminars, transparent flat-fee pricing, and flexible meeting options via secure virtual platforms.We prioritize client peace of mind by avoiding probate court complexities and safeguarding legacies through customized trusts, wills, and advanced healthcare directives. Our team's extensive experience in LGBTQ+ planning and fiduciary responsibilities ensures privacy, asset protection, and family harmony.
Services
Trusts
Probate
LGBTQ+ Planning
Wills
Advance Directives
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We focus exclusively on estate planning and probate law
- Free educational seminars on estate planning topics
- Transparent flat-fee pricing with no hidden surprises
- Backed by national network of estate planning attorneys
- Flexible virtual and in-person meeting options available
Associations and certifications
- American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
Services
Estate Planning
Our comprehensive estate planning services create customized legal frameworks to protect assets and family interests. We develop tailored wills, trusts, and advanced directives that ensure your wishes are honored while minimizing probate complications. With specialized expertise in LGBTQ+ planning and fiduciary responsibilities, we provide strategic solutions that combine legal protection with personal peace of mind.
Probate Services
We guide executors and beneficiaries through Nevada's probate process with expert legal representation. Our services include court filings, asset inventory, debt settlement, and distribution planning while minimizing delays and costs. We help families navigate complex probate requirements while maintaining privacy and ensuring proper execution of the deceased's wishes.
Trust Administration
Our trust administration services support trustees in fulfilling fiduciary duties. We provide detailed guidance on asset management, tax compliance, and beneficiary communications. With expertise in both revocable and irrevocable trusts, we ensure proper execution of trust terms while protecting all parties' interests through professional accounting and documentation.
LGBTQ+ Planning
Specialized planning services address unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. We create comprehensive plans that ensure partner rights recognition, asset protection, and healthcare decision-making authority. Our approach safeguards relationships through customized trusts, healthcare directives, and succession planning that respects your family structure.
Advance Directives
We help clients establish legally binding healthcare directives and powers of attorney. Our services ensure your medical wishes are honored through living wills and healthcare proxies that address end-of-life care preferences and emergency decision-making authority. This planning prevents family conflicts and guarantees your healthcare choices are respected.
People
Pamela Jones
Attorney
Estate planning attorney with Nevada bar admission since 2016. Former Sacramento Super Lawyer and Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys member. Developed expertise through personal family experiences with probate challenges. Holds JD from McGeorge School of Law and MBA from California State University.
Mindy Kay
Legal Assistant
Legal assistant with background in life coaching and business consulting. Specializes in client relations and office management. Brings organizational expertise and empathetic communication to support estate planning processes. Focuses on creating welcoming client environments and efficient administrative systems.
Erickson Franco
Marketing Coordinator
Marketing coordinator with opera performance background. Applies communication skills to legal marketing initiatives. Ensures clear messaging and professional representation of firm services. Combines artistic precision with administrative support for client engagement efforts.
Questions
What documents are essential for basic estate planning?
Every estate plan should include a will, durable power of attorney, and advance healthcare directive. Depending on your assets, trusts may also be recommended to avoid probate.
How does probate affect my family's inheritance?
Probate court oversees asset distribution according to your will or state law. It can take 12-18 months in Nevada, costing 3-7% of estate value through fees and court costs.
Can unmarried couples protect each other legally?
Yes. Proper estate planning ensures healthcare decision-making rights and inheritance protections for unmarried partners through customized trusts and legal documentation.
What happens if I die without an estate plan?
Nevada's intestacy laws will determine asset distribution. This may not align with your wishes and could create family conflicts. Minor children's guardianship would be decided by court.
How often should I update my estate plan?
Review your plan every 3-5 years or after major life events like marriage, divorce, births, or significant asset changes to ensure continued relevance and effectiveness.
