Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Las Vegas Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys
Founded in 1963, our firm has built a legacy of excellence in estate planning and probate law. With three generations of attorneys, we combine deep legal expertise with personalized service to help families protect their assets and navigate complex legal matters. Our team holds the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell AV* rating, reflecting our commitment to ethical practice and client-focused solutions. We serve clients across Southern Nevada, offering one-on-one consultations to address unique family circumstances and long-term goals. Our proven track record in estate planning, trust administration, and probate litigation ensures clients receive tailored strategies that minimize tax burdens and streamline asset distribution.As a family-owned firm, we prioritize direct attorney-client collaboration, avoiding delegation to paralegals. Our Las Vegas roots allow us to understand local legal landscapes while maintaining national standards of excellence. We provide transparent guidance through wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and medical directives, ensuring peace of mind for future generations. With offices in Summerlin, we continue to expand our reach while maintaining the personal touch that defines our practice. Our clients' testimonials affirm our dedication to integrity, responsiveness, and cost-effective representation.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate
Trusts
Wills
Trust Administration
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- Three generations of estate law expertise since 1963
- Personalized one-on-one attorney consultations
- Martindale-Hubbell AV* rated legal excellence
- Specialized in Nevada probate court procedures
- Free initial estate planning consultation
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV*
What people say
Professionals in their industry
Treat you like family
Prompt experience
High integrity
Peace of mind
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning service helps clients organize asset distribution while minimizing tax implications. We create customized wills, trusts, and directives to ensure your wishes are honored. With three generations of legal expertise, we provide strategies that protect family wealth and simplify future transitions.
Probate
We guide executors through Nevada's probate process with expert legal representation. Our services include will validation, asset inventory, debt settlement, and distribution oversight. Our attorneys handle contested probates and streamline court procedures to protect beneficiaries' interests efficiently.
Trusts
Our trust creation services offer probate avoidance and tax advantages. We specialize in living trusts, irrevocable trusts, and special needs trusts tailored to individual circumstances. Our approach ensures smooth asset transfer while maintaining control over distribution timelines and conditions.
Wills
We draft comprehensive wills that clearly define asset distribution and guardianship arrangements. Our attorneys ensure legal validity while addressing complex family dynamics. We help update existing wills to reflect life changes and evolving estate planning goals.
Trust Administration
Our trust administration service manages asset distribution according to grantor instructions. We handle trustee responsibilities, tax filings, and beneficiary communications. We provide ongoing support for complex trusts requiring multi-generational management and legal compliance.
People
David C. Johnson
Attorney
With over 30 years of experience, David C. Johnson provides expert estate planning guidance. Holding the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell AV* rating, he specializes in complex estate solutions while maintaining personalized client service.
Ryan D. Johnson
Attorney
Ryan D. Johnson brings modern legal strategies to estate planning. As third-generation counsel, he combines technological proficiency with traditional values, earning client praise for responsive representation and cost-effective solutions.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I need?
Essential documents include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and medical directives. Our attorneys assess individual needs to determine the optimal combination for asset protection and distribution.
How does probate work in Nevada?
Nevada probate involves validating wills, inventorying assets, settling debts, and distributing inheritances. Our specialists streamline this court-supervised process while addressing potential disputes efficiently.
What are the benefits of creating a trust?
Trusts avoid probate, maintain privacy, and provide controlled asset distribution. They offer tax advantages and ensure your wishes are followed through specific instructions for property management and transfer.
Do you serve areas outside Las Vegas?
We represent clients throughout Southern Nevada including Henderson, Summerlin, Pahrump, and Mesquite. Our services extend to Clark, Nye, and Lincoln counties with convenient office locations.
What happens during a free consultation?
The initial consultation assesses your estate planning needs through personalized discussion. Attorneys review family circumstances, existing documents, and long-term goals to recommend tailored legal strategies.
