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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Nevada on
Q: if wire kills husband who gets heir to his prperty
Delwyn E. Webber
Delwyn E. Webber
answered on Feb 16, 2023

If husband has children, it would go to them, and if a child of husband is deceased with chiildren, that deceased childs children would take his/her share. If no children, then parents. If parents are deceased, then siblings.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Real Estate Law, Probate and Estate Planning for Nevada on
Q: I'm only child father passed away June 2022 he was unmarried has property in Nevada who has control over the house?

Relatives are living there rent free because of health issues. I want to store my dad's belongings there and they are telling me there is no room. I've heard my uncle is going to try and get it. What can I do or where do I start? There is no will. Do I have any authority at all? Please help

Delwyn E. Webber
Delwyn E. Webber
answered on Jan 3, 2023

Firstly, sorry for your loss.

Based upon what you have said, the house and dad's other assets will become yours as an only child, however the assets will most likely have to go through probate to become yours. You should consult with an attorney soon regarding opening a probate action...
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2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Nevada on
Q: In Nevada, if quitclaim deed (adding spouse) does not specify JTWROS, is it assumed right of survivorship?

Spouse dies, does deed transfer upon presentation of death certificate?

Delwyn E. Webber
Delwyn E. Webber
answered on May 12, 2022

No, it is not assumed, and even if it was JTWROS, presentation of the death certificate is not sufficient.

You should consult with an attorney, as there are a few things to consider before it can be determined how best get the house transferred.

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2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Probate for Nevada on
Q: My husbands father passed here in Nevada. Will states 50/50 between he and his sister. She refuses to uphold the will.

His assets are a house worth near $300,000 and a car that are solely in his name. However, his sister is in possession of and claims he bought for her. Is my husband entitled to half of these assets? Will this have to be settled in probate court? Is there any instance she would be awarded... View More

Delwyn E. Webber
Delwyn E. Webber
answered on Feb 16, 2021

I agree with Counsel below. In most circumstances in NV, the Will needs to go through Probate before the assets can be transferred to the heirs. Your husband really should meet with NV Counsel who can discuss his rights.

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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Nevada on
Q: How to obtain the most recent trust papers for the beneficiaries from financial advisor
Delwyn E. Webber
Delwyn E. Webber
answered on Dec 4, 2020

More information is necessary to answer this with certainty, as there are a few factors involved.

Is/are the Trustor/s deceased? If not, then the beneficiaries are most likely not entitled to a copy of the Trust until their death, depending upon the terms of the Trust. If the Trustor/s...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Nevada on
Q: If my executor is my 100% TOD beneficiary, can I also designate that others will receive $$ gifts from that same amount?

I want to make settling my estate a simple process for my executor. I'm thinking I will pay one beneficiary via TOD/POD transfers (my executor), then instruct him to divide what he is paid amongst two or three others. So, I guess I'm wondering...should I just choose to SPLIT my assets... View More

Delwyn E. Webber
Delwyn E. Webber
answered on Sep 11, 2020

My suggestion would be to have TOD on all of your accounts, and split them between all of your beneficiaries in whatever percentages you desire. If all of your assets are liquid, you can avoid Probate simply by naming beneficiaries on your accounts. If you don't have TOD, then the funds... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Nevada on
Q: How can I get a copy of a trust if not from the holder?
Delwyn E. Webber
Delwyn E. Webber
answered on Aug 10, 2020

That would depend upon whether or not you are entitled to a copy of the Trust and/or upon who the 'holder' is. You will need to be more specific to get an answer. Try asking again, with more information.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Elder Law and Probate for Nevada on
Q: My father is ill and may not live very long.

He is not lucid. Is there a way for my mother (they are married) to get durable power of attorney over him or is there another option? She is looking to refinance her home at a lower interest rate so that she can afford to stay there after he passes.

Delwyn E. Webber
Delwyn E. Webber
answered on Jun 12, 2020

Unfortunately as your father is not lucid, he cannot sign a Power of Attorney. Your mom would have to get a guardianship over him through the Court. This all takes time and expense and the Court would have to consent to refinancing the house.

After your dad passes your mom should be able...
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2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning for Nevada on
Q: In Nevada are Will's nullified after marriage? My father is getting married again.
Delwyn E. Webber
Delwyn E. Webber
answered on May 13, 2020

Good morning;

The following is the NV Statute which answers your question:

1.  If a person marries after making a will and the spouse survives the maker, the will is revoked as to the spouse, unless:

(a) Provision has been made for the spouse by marriage contract;...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Nevada on
Q: Hi, when opening probate and signing POA over to probate attorney in Nevada do I need to revoke it?

I have an order to set aside estate without administration $100,000 and I never put the property in my name or bank account. Do I need to cancel the Power of Attorney? Then send Demand letter to bank? Or to probate lawyer after I revoke?

Also, There was deed assignment to Us Bank as Trustee... View More

Delwyn E. Webber
Delwyn E. Webber
answered on May 8, 2020

I assume you signed a 'limited' power of attorney to enable the attorney to file the Set Aside. A Certified Court Order will allow you to transfer the bank accounts etc into your name so you should provide that to the Bank. If by 'property' you mean real estate, that you will... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Nevada on
Q: What I’m asking is there a form or can we write this out ourselves stating that I her boyfriend

Is there a form I can fill out stating that she grants me 25% of estate including insurance (life)

Delwyn E. Webber
Delwyn E. Webber
answered on Apr 27, 2020

Your girlfriend will have to prepare/sign a Last Will and Testament naming her you as to 25% if she desires to leave you a certain percentage of assets from her estate. She would also name the other beneficiaries and their percentages.

She should also name you as a 25% beneficiary of her...
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2 Answers | Asked in Probate for Nevada on
Q: My husband passed away in June 2019. His cousin passed 27 hours prior and named him as a beneficiary of her trust.

My husband and I have pour over wills as part of our trust. What steps are needed to recieve his inheritance? Do I have to open a probate case as executor of his will? This inheritance will be over $150,000.00

Delwyn E. Webber
Delwyn E. Webber
answered on Apr 1, 2020

Firstly, sorry for your loss.

As the cousin named your husband as beneficiary then those funds would be distributed to your late husband's estate. You would then need to Probate your late husband's Will through a Summary Administration to have those funds transferred into your Trust.

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2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning for Nevada on
Q: As executor of an estate, could a bank request other documents besides the death certificate and letter of testementary

I am my mothers executor. I was able to close all her accounts with only the letter of testementary and death cert. I went to a small bank to take possession of her safe deposit box and the bank approved my documents in person.

The next day they called me and said I only had an oath. I... View More

Delwyn E. Webber
Delwyn E. Webber
answered on Jan 27, 2020

Court issued Certified Letters Testamentary 'should' be all you need. It does appear that the staff at the bank are not well versed in this area, which can be extremely frustrating. The 'notice of entry' they are asking for may just be the Notice of Entry of Order which would... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Nevada on
Q: IRA account with no listed beneficiary passing into estate - does this go to next of kin ?

Father passed in Nevada. Will states "intentional and with full knowledge omitted to provide for heirs".

There is an IRA account (opened in CA) with no beneficiary listed and the bank form states it will pass into the 'estate'. As next of kin (who was intentionally... View More

Delwyn E. Webber
Delwyn E. Webber
answered on Jul 15, 2019

Although your father disinherited his 'heirs', did he name any beneficiary(s) in his Will? If he named beneficiaries, then the funds from the IRA should go to them through the Probate process.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Nevada on
Q: Does a deed upon death created in 2016 supersede a will created in 2012?

Deed upon death leaves property to myself and my sister as JT. Will leaves property to my sister only unless she sells it, at which time the proceeds go to the 5 heirs as stated in the will. I am the financial guardian for his estate. My father passed away, last month, my mother in 2014. We plan to... View More

Delwyn E. Webber
Delwyn E. Webber
answered on Jul 8, 2019

Firstly, sorry for your loss.

The Deed Upon Death prevails over the Will, so once you and your sister sign and file the appropriate Affidavit with the Recorder, the property will be transferred to you and her as Joint Tenants.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Nevada on
Q: bf passed. I've got domestic partnership No will/his son hand wrote a note stating estate left to kids & he signed.

Do I have rights? Kids aren't aware of partnership. Do I need to file anything?

Delwyn E. Webber
Delwyn E. Webber
answered on May 1, 2019

Firstly, sorry for your loss.

The Will signed by your bf would need to be viewed to see whether it is a valid Will under NV Statute; A registered domestic partner does have rights under the NV Statutes, so I would recommend that you meet with an attorney to review the Will and discuss your...
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2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Elder Law, Municipal Law and Probate for Nevada on
Q: I'm a personal representative on will and sole beneficiary on will. Do I still have to file with courts Reno NV

Owes back taxes and past debts are on his credit report and future bills there is no money or assets to pay them. What I'm supposed to do?

Delwyn E. Webber
Delwyn E. Webber
answered on Feb 22, 2019

Under NV Statute, the Will should be filed with the Court. If there are no assets, only liabilities, then there is no reason to spend funds opening an insolvent Probate. It would be different if there were assets to be transferred to you as the heir.

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Q: For probate, can you use the assessed value of a home or do you have to use the market value?

For the purpose of determining the probate procedure to use, do you have to use the amount it states is the market value of the home or can you use the assessed value?

Delwyn E. Webber
Delwyn E. Webber
answered on Feb 1, 2019

We typically use the Zillow value - just keep in mind if Zillow is used, and an appraisal is done which puts it over the statutory limit, you will need to convert the probate.

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2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Nevada on
Q: What do I do if my parents died w/out a will, I am the only child & the only estate is a house and no debt?

Parents had no will. I am only child. No debts exist. Only thing to go through probate is the home they owned outright. The home is valued at $115,000

Delwyn E. Webber
Delwyn E. Webber
answered on Jan 31, 2019

Firstly, sorry for your loss.

As the value of the house is in excess of $100,000.00, you will need to open a Summary Administration and go through the motions through the Court to have the house transferred to yourself as sole heir.

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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Nevada on
Q: My mother died in Nevada. We owned her home together as a "community property." I live in New York.

There is less than 15000 of other assets and the house is worth about 200,000. What steps do I need to take to be able to sell the house. She had a will, I am executor.

Delwyn E. Webber
Delwyn E. Webber
answered on Jan 30, 2019

Firstly, sorry for your loss.

You mentioned that you own the property as 'community property' - did you mean 'joint tenants'? If you are joint tenants then the property will revert to the surviving joint tenant(s) upon recording of an Affidavit Terminating the Joint...
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