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Speak to an attorney: 702-850-7798Free consultations · Serving all of Nevada
Speak to an attorney: 702-850-7798Losing someone you love comes with enough to carry already. We handle the legal side — clearly, patiently, and with genuine care — so you can focus on your family instead of the fine print.
Call 702-850-7798Tell us what happened. We'll review it and call you back — usually the same business day.
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31 Years Combined
100+ Nevada estates settled
Which process applies to you depends mostly on what the estate is worth and whether it includes real property. Here's the short version — then we'll confirm the right path on a free call.
Tier 1
Under $25,000
Affidavit of Entitlement
Small estates with no real property can often be transferred with a sworn affidavit — no court case required. Fastest and least expensive option.
Tier 2
Under $100,000
Set Aside Without Administration
A single court hearing can set the estate aside to the spouse or heirs. Typically resolves in weeks rather than months.
Tier 3
$100k – $300k
Summary Administration
A streamlined court-supervised process with fewer filings and shorter notice periods than full administration.
Tier 4
Over $300,000
General Administration
Full court-supervised probate. More steps, more notice requirements — and where having an experienced attorney matters most.
Not sure which one applies to your family? Tell us what the estate includes and we'll tell you straight — even if the answer is "you don't need us."
Call 702-850-7798Who We Help
Most people who call us have never been through probate before. That's normal — and it's exactly what we do every day.
A parent or spouse passed away and left a house in Nevada
There's no will, and no one knows what happens next
You were named executor and have no idea where to start
You live out of state and need someone local to handle it
Family members disagree about how the estate should be divided
The estate has debts, creditors, or unpaid taxes
You need to sell inherited property but the title is stuck
A trust exists but assets were never properly transferred into it
Another attorney started the case and progress stalled
You won't be sent a stack of forms and left to figure it out. Here's exactly how working with us goes.
Tell us what happened and what the estate includes. We'll tell you which Nevada probate process applies and what it will realistically cost.
Same day or next dayWe prepare and file the petition with the Clark County court, notify heirs and creditors, and get you appointed as personal representative.
First few weeksInventory and appraisal, creditor claims, tax filings, property sales, court reporting — handled and tracked so nothing falls through.
The bulk of the caseThe court approves the final accounting, property is distributed to the heirs, and we close the estate. You get your life back.
Final stepOne short call is usually enough to know. We'll tell you what applies to your situation — and if you don't need an attorney, we'll say so.
Sarah Ocampo · Founding Attorney, Ocampo Wiseman Law
Probate is one of the few areas of law where clients are grieving while they're making decisions. Sarah built this firm around that reality: plain-English explanations, calls returned the same day, and a team that treats your family's estate like it matters — because it does.
Schedule My Free Consultation"Sarah and her team handled my probate amazingly. They showed compassion, kindness and respect — and always kept me in the loop. They made me feel like I was the only client they had."
— Cheryl W., verified Google review
Two questions everyone asks on the first call."
Ranges for an uncontested estate. Disputes, hard-to-value assets, or missing heirs extend these.
Nevada sets the rules on attorney compensation in probate. You are not negotiating in the dark.
Court-approved, not arbitraryIn a formal administration, attorney fees are set by statute or reviewed by the court — they aren't invented by the firm.
Usually paid from the estateIn most cases fees and costs come out of estate assets — not your personal bank account.
Flat fees on simpler mattersSmall estates and set-aside petitions are often quoted as a single flat fee so you know the number going in.
Nothing hiddenFiling fees, publication costs and appraisal costs are all explained before you sign anything.
The questions we get on almost every first call.
Not always. Very small estates handled by affidavit can often be completed without an attorney. But once a case is filed with the court — summary or general administration — Nevada courts hold personal representatives to the same procedural standards as attorneys, and mistakes cost time and money.
If the estate includes real property, business interests, creditor disputes, or heirs who disagree, having counsel is strongly advisable. We'll tell you honestly on the free consultation whether your situation actually requires us.
For an uncontested estate, generally 2–6 weeks for an affidavit, 1–3 months for a set aside, 4–6 months for summary administration, and 6–12 months or more for general administration.
The biggest factor is the mandatory creditor notice period, which runs on the court's schedule regardless of how quickly your attorney files. Disputes among heirs, hard-to-value assets, or missing beneficiaries extend the timeline.
The estate is distributed according to Nevada's intestate succession statutes, which set a fixed order of inheritance — typically spouse and children first, then parents, then siblings, and outward from there.
The court also appoints a personal representative, usually the closest surviving family member who petitions for the role. Not having a will does not mean the estate goes to the state; it just means Nevada law decides instead of the deceased.
Often yes — but not without authority. Before a property can be sold, someone must be formally appointed as personal representative, and depending on the type of administration the sale may require court confirmation.
This is one of the most common reasons families call us: an accepted offer that can't close because nobody has legal authority to sign. It's fixable, and moving quickly helps.
Yes. A large share of our clients live outside Nevada. Consultations happen by phone or video, documents are signed electronically or by mail, and we appear at Clark County hearings on your behalf.
You should not have to fly to Las Vegas to settle your parent's estate.
In most formal probate matters, attorney fees and court costs are paid from the estate's assets rather than out of your personal funds. In a formal administration, Nevada law governs how those fees are calculated and they are subject to court review.
For simpler matters like small-estate affidavits and set-aside petitions, we typically quote a flat fee up front so there are no surprises.
Bring what you have — we can work with incomplete information. Most helpful: the death certificate, the original will or trust if one exists, deeds to any real property, recent statements for bank and investment accounts, and a rough list of debts.
If you have none of that yet, still call. Part of what we do is help you find it.
Contested probate is its own discipline. Will contests, disputes over the personal representative, claims of undue influence, and disagreements about asset distribution all get resolved in the same probate court — but they require a different approach than a routine administration.
Tell us about the conflict on the first call so we can scope it accurately.
Question not covered here? Ask an attorney directly.
Call 702-850-7798★★★★★
You've already got enough to carry. Tell us what happened, and we'll handle the court, the paperwork, and the deadlines — so your family can focus on each other.
