Nevada Estate Planning, Estate Administration and Probate Attorneys
Losing a loved one is always a hard experience. The last thing you want to do while grieving is think about all of the necessary steps you must take after a death in the family.
We can help you take these steps.
At Goldsmith & Guymon, we have been representing the interests of clients in Nevada for over a decade. Our experienced estate planning and probate attorneys know what it takes to fully settle an individual's estate after death. We can identify the steps that are necessary in your situation and help you take each step, one-by-one, day-by-day.
We Can Help You Complete Many of the Steps to Take After a Family Death
There are numerous steps that the personal representative or closest relative will need to take in order to fully address a family death. Here are some of the most important steps that must be taken in every situation:
- Make funeral arrangements
- Order at least three certified copies of the death certificate
- Notify the Social Security Administration
- Locate important papers, including wills and other estate planning documents
- Determine if probate is necessary
- Determine who has responsibility to handle the probate process
- Locate responsible parties to administer any trusts
- Submit a change of address form to the United States Postal Service
- Secure all tangible property
- File all necessary IRS forms and income tax returns
If this seems overwhelming to you, do not worry. We are here for you and will be with you throughout the process.
Contact Us to Learn More
Call us at 877-262-1466 or send us an e-mail to schedule a meeting with an experienced lawyer. Located in Summerlin, our law firm offers services to people in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada. You can also find more in-depth information on this topic by reading our article on What to Do When Someone Dies.
We offer our legal services in English, Spanish and Chinese.
