Top Rated Washoe County, NV Estate Planning Lawyers

In Washoe County, Nevada, there are 128 estate planning lawyers available with 173+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Washoe County Has 128 Estate Planning Attorneys with 173 Reviews

Washoe County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Business and more

Bio: My wife and I are originally from Texas. She is a Registered Nurse who works in oncology. We love the outdoors and all that the Lake Tahoe area has to offer. Specifically, we love to go skiing/snowboarding during the winter and to the beach or on ...

Rating: 9.0

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Washoe County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Family and more

Review: "Patrick was an absolute breath of fresh air. I needed legal advice for an employment dispute to protect my family business. I had been referred to and spoken with multiple other lawyers first, all of whom gave me conflicting, disconnected, unfruit..."

Rating: 9.5

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Estate Planning Lawyers in Washoe County, NV

Estate planning attorneys prepare wills, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and trusts to ensure clients’ wishes are honored. They advise on tax-efficient transfers, guardianship for minors, asset protection, and succession planning. They draft documents, coordinate with financial advisors, and guide families through probate avoidance and legacy goals.

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Estate planning attorneys prepare wills, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and trusts to ensure clients’ wishes are honored. They advise on tax-efficient transfers, guardianship for minors, asset protection, and succession planning. They draft documents, coordinate with financial advisors, and guide families through probate avoidance and legacy goals.

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Washoe County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate

Bio: I was born and raised in Reno, Nevada, and I am committed to serving this community. I graduated from Gonzaga University in 2001 with a degree in Public Relations and a women's golf scholarship. I obtained my law degree, cum laude, at Seattle Univ...

Rating: 9.6

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Washoe County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Tax, Probate

Bio: Tyson Cross is a tax attorney in Reno, Nevada. Tyson's practice focuses on both Federal and State taxation, with a particular emphasis on civil tax litigation, estate planning, and probate. Tyson holds an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University...

Rating: 9.2

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Washoe County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Franchising, Business and more

Comprehensive estate planning attorneys guiding individuals and families through wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related planning to protect assets, clarify wishes, and support smooth transitions for loved ones. Assistance with trust and es...

Rating: 7.9

Call for a FREE consultation(775) 477-5832

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Washoe County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Litigation, Probate and more

Bio: Tim Summers is an associate and practices primarily in the area of estate planning. He represents families, couples, and individuals in crafting wills and trusts. He represents clients in probate, estate, and trust administration. Having appeared ...

Rating: 7.1

Call for a consultation(775) 414-9906

S. Timothy Summers's Website

Washoe County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Guardianship

Bio: Melissa L. Exline, Esq. joined Surratt Law in September 2008. At that time, Melissa shifted her focus from representing business and property owners in civil matters, to focusing on family law and estate planning. Why these areas of law? Because h...

Rating: 9.1

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Washoe County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Bankruptcy & Debt, Family and more

Bio: Mr. Sumpter is a life long resident of Reno/Tahoe. His roots in the community have given him a unique and particular insight into the local business, economy, social, cultural and education environment. Mr. Sumpter is an avid skiier, boater, trave...

Rating: 6.6

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Washoe County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Government, Administrative Law and more

Bio: Homa Sayyar has been licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada since October 2007. She graduated from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada Las Vegas in May 2007 with her Juris Doctorate. Prior to law school she earne...

Rating: 10

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Washoe County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts

Want peace of mind? Prepare your estate plan or settle the estate of a loved one with AD&R.

Rating: 9.0

Call for a FREE consultation(775) 993-0397

Bryce L. Rader's Website

Washoe County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more

Bio: Wyatt Herbst is an attorney focusing his practice in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, and probate. His driving purpose, both in life and as an attorney, is to have a positive impact on the world through passion, per...

Rating: 6.6

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Washoe County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Tax, Probate and more

Bio: Gerald Dorn is a partner and shareholder of Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd. Mr. Dorn has extensive experience serving wealthy families and business owners in the development of estate, tax, and asset protection planning strategies. He made the decisi...

Rating: 9.4

Call for a FREE consultation(775) 997-2344

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Washoe County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Real Estate and more

Review: "I had a very specific question about very specific issues I have with a local church and he answered quickly and clearly. It wasn't what I wanted to hear (that churches can lie and not be held accountable by law) but it was the truth, and that's w..."

Rating: 9.5

Call for a consultation(775) 414-9758

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Washoe County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Tax, Probate and more

Bio: I strive to provide the highest quality legal services at an affordable price to individuals and small businesses. My practice is focused in the areas of tax controversy, IRS law, estate planning, probate, and business law.

Rating: 8.1

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Washoe County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Tax and more

Bio: Luke Welmerink is the founding attorney of Welmerink Law, P.C., and practices primarily in the areas of estate, tax, and asset protection planning. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Welmerink gained valuable experience working in finance, accounting,...

Rating: 7.9

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Washoe County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Business and more

Review: "I had the pleasure of having Chris Rusby represent me in a first of it's kind DMV hearing regarding occupational licensing. It is hard to figure out where to start my sincere recommendation of him. First off, his fee was more than fare. With the h..."

Rating: 8.1

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Washoe County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Review: "As a physician working in Reno for more than 30 years, I believe Kevin is one of the most knowledgeable, easy-to-work-with, competent attorney in town. My patients often complain about their attorney not keeping them up-to-date on their case--not ..."

Rating: 6.5

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Washoe County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Family

Review: "Phillip Dorin is an incredible attorney. He has been the most hardworking, honest and nicest attorney. I recommend him highly. He knows his stuff."

Rating: 6.1

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Washoe County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Litigation, Appeals

Bio: As a problem-solver, I enjoy collaborating with my clients to help them achieve what they need to resolve their legal issues in a variety of civil litigation and transactional issues. I grew up in Sparks, Nevada and am a graduate of the University...

Rating: 7.8

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Washoe County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Limited Liability Company (LLC) and more

Bio: J. Robert Parke, Esq. is a Lead Counsel Rated lawyer practicing primarily in the areas of estate planning, trusts, probate, trust administration, formation of business entities and business transactions. Mr. Parke has substantial experience in tho...

Rating: 6.8

Call for a FREE consultation(775) 414-6690

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