Nevada: Challenging an Administrator’s Claim to Real Property You Inherit
Can you challenge an administrator’s claim to real property you should inherit? Short answer: Yes — under Nevada law you can challenge an administrator who claims ownership of real property that you are entitled to inherit. You can object in the probate court, seek a temporary court order to protect the property, ask for an […]
Read article →Nevada — How Surplus Property Sale Proceeds Are Distributed When an Owner Dies Intestate (Siblings Involved)
Detailed Answer — How surplus proceeds are handled in Nevada when a property owner dies intestate and siblings are involved Surplus proceeds (sometimes called excess proceeds) are the money that remains after a property is sold and all lawful liens, mortgages, taxes, sale costs and creditor claims tied to that property are paid. When the […]
Read article →How to File a Motion to Claim Surplus Proceeds After a Foreclosure in Nevada
Disclaimer: This is general information about Nevada law and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Nevada attorney about your specific facts before filing anything in court. Quick explanation — what “surplus proceeds” are When a property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the sale proceeds first pay the trustee or lender, tax liens, junior […]
Read article →Nevada — How to Document a Repossessed Vehicle When Settling a Loved One’s Estate
How to Document a Repossessed Vehicle When Settling an Estate in Nevada Detailed Answer — Step‑by‑step guidance under Nevada law This answer explains in plain language what a personal representative (executor or administrator) should do when a vehicle that belonged to a decedent has been repossessed. It describes the documents to gather, the legal significance […]
Read article →Claiming Surplus Funds After a Tax Foreclosure Sale in Nevada
How to Claim Surplus Funds After a Tax Foreclosure Sale in Nevada Detailed Answer — What you need to know When a county sells real property to satisfy unpaid property taxes, the sale can sometimes bring in more money than the outstanding taxes, interest, penalties, and sale costs. That extra money is called "surplus funds" […]
Read article →How to Transfer a Deceased Parent's Car Title in Nevada When the Original Title Is Missing
How to transfer a deceased parent's car title to the surviving parent in a Nevada small estate when the original title is missing Short answer: In Nevada you can usually transfer a vehicle owned by a deceased person to a surviving spouse (or other heir) without full probate by using the small‑estate procedures and the […]
Read article →Challenging a Probate Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property — Nevada
Can I stop someone from taking possession or control of estate property in Nevada? Short answer: Yes — but you must act quickly, follow Nevada’s probate procedures, and present facts or legal grounds to the court. This article explains common grounds, the steps to take, and practical tips to protect estate property under Nevada law. […]
Read article →Challenging a Final Accounting in a Parent's Probate (Nevada)
Challenging a Final Accounting Filed by a Sibling in a Parent's Estate (Nevada) Short answer: If you did not receive required notice, you can usually ask the probate court to set aside or reopen approval of the final accounting, file formal objections, and seek relief (including a full accounting or removal of the personal representative). […]
Read article →Contesting an Approved Estate Accounting in Nevada — What to Know After One Year
Detailed Answer This article explains the practical steps someone in Nevada should consider if they want to challenge an estate accounting that a court already approved more than a year ago. It summarizes common legal routes, important time-related risks, and what evidence you will need. This is general information only and not legal advice—if you […]
Read article →Nevada Probate: Where to Open Probate When a Decedent Dies Out of State
Detailed Answer Short answer: Under Nevada law the main probate administration generally belongs in the decedent’s domicile (the state where they were legally domiciled), not necessarily the state where they happened to die. If the deceased person was domiciled in Nevada at death, you would normally open probate here. If they were domiciled in another […]
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