Business Details
Trusted Reno Trust & Estate Legal Representation
Wallace & Millsap is a Reno-based law firm dedicated to providing client-centered advocacy in Nevada trust and estate law. With a team-based approach, we offer personalized representation to resolve complex legal matters, from basic probate administration to high-value trust litigation. Our attorneys, McClure Wallace and Patrick Millsap, bring decades of combined experience in fiduciary litigation, estate planning, and Nevada-specific legal disputes.Recognized with an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, we prioritize diligent, innovative solutions while maintaining transparency and ethical standards. We serve clients across Northern and Southern Nevada, focusing on protecting family legacies through tailored legal strategies.
Services
Trust Litigation
Probate Administration
Fiduciary Representation
Estate Planning
Wrongful Death Cases
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of experience in Nevada trust and estate litigation.
- Our team-based approach ensures personalized attention from both attorneys.
- AV Preeminent-rated for legal excellence and ethical standards.
- We specialize in high-value, complex cases requiring innovative solutions.
- Our attorneys have recovered millions in wrongful death and injury cases.
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
Services
Trust and Estate Litigation
We resolve complex trust and estate disputes, including breach of fiduciary duty, will contests, and trust reformation. Our attorneys balance aggressive advocacy with resolution-oriented strategies to protect client interests in high-value cases.
Trust and Probate Administration
Our team guides clients through Nevada probate and trust administration, handling asset inventory, court filings, beneficiary distributions, and creditor claims. We ensure compliance with legal requirements while prioritizing efficient resolution of family affairs.
Fiduciary and Trustee Representation
We advise trustees on fiduciary duties, tax compliance, and investment obligations under Nevada law. Our services include dispute prevention and defense strategies to uphold trust integrity and beneficiary interests.
Trust and Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and asset-protection strategies. Our planning avoids common pitfalls to ensure client wishes are honored under Nevada law.
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
Our firm represents clients in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases involving defective products, vehicle accidents, and unsafe properties. We focus on maximizing recovery through dedicated, individualized legal representation.
People
F. McClure Wallace
Founding Member, Managing Partner
Specializes in trust, estate, and fiduciary litigation with over a decade of experience. Focuses on undue influence, capacity, and fiduciary duties while actively engaging in community service and legal education.
Patrick R. Millsap
Founding Member, Partner
Handles complex litigation in trust disputes, wrongful death, and real property matters. Brings extensive trial experience to high-stakes cases, recovering millions for clients through strategic advocacy.
Questions
What areas of law does Wallace Millsap specialize in?
We focus on Nevada trust and estate law, including litigation, probate administration, fiduciary representation, estate planning, and personal injury cases.
How does your team-based approach benefit clients?
Both attorneys personally handle each case, ensuring dedicated advocacy and leveraging combined expertise to achieve efficient, tailored legal solutions.
What experience do you have with high-value cases?
Our attorneys have resolved numerous high-value trust disputes and catastrophic injury cases, recovering millions while maintaining an AV Preeminent peer review rating.
Do you serve clients outside Reno?
Yes, we represent clients across Northern and Southern Nevada, providing localized legal expertise in trust, estate, and litigation matters.
How do you handle estate planning for complex assets?
We create customized plans using revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, and asset-protection strategies to address unique beneficiary needs and prevent future disputes.
