My grandfather passed away about a month ago and left me $50k! How does this type of thing work and how long does it take?

In your comment to Ms. Elder's response, you mention that this was left to you in your grandfather's will. If that is the case, and you are not...

While it may be a good idea to update your will to make sure it expresses your desires correctly and to ensure it conforms to Nevada law, you...

Does Nevada allow for certain assets to not be probated? Examples such as POD accts., registered autos, etc.?

Not every asset is subject to probate. For example, property that passes by beneficiary designation (such as life insurance, or POD account) or by...

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Would filing petition for instruction be considered contesting trust?

This can be very tricky and you should be very careful in any action you take. Generally, filing a petition for instruction would not be considered...

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As you stated, the answer can greatly vary. I have seen attorneys do living trusts anywhere from $800 - $3,000. One thing to be keep in mind is...

Brother not stepping up and handling things....

You certainly do have options still. In order to transfer title to anything that your mother solely owned, a probate would need to be opened. Your...

A Power of Attorney is no longer valid after the person passes away. As the agent under the Power of Attorney, that person no longer has any...

How long can the trust money be held after my mother's death? Been over three years now.

Ms. McMahon is correct. You should get an attorney to assist you in this process. By retaining an attorney to enforce the terms of the will and/or...

My sister and I are named as beneficiaries in my deceased Father’s will. How can we access his bank accounts not in our names?

My colleagues are correct. You will need to hire a probate attorney to determine the proper probate process for this situation. As far as obtaining...

If a person gets sick with brain cancer and transfers deed to a home to a family member can other family members somehow contest

In short, yes, a person can transfer a home to a certain family member to the exclusion of other family members. But of course there are some...