Business Details
Trusted Nevada Trust & Estate Legal Representation
Wallace & Millsap is a Reno-based law firm dedicated to providing focused and personalized legal representation in Nevada trust, estate, and fiduciary matters. Our team combines extensive experience in complex trust litigation, probate administration, and estate planning to protect clients' family legacies. With a team-based approach, founding partners McClure Wallace and Patrick Millsap personally handle each case, leveraging their expertise in high-value disputes and catastrophic personal injury matters. Recognized with an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, we prioritize innovative solutions and diligent advocacy.Our practice spans trust and estate litigation, fiduciary representation, and customized estate planning tailored to individual client needs. We serve clients across Northern and Southern Nevada, emphasizing transparency, ethical standards, and client-centric outcomes. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through successful resolutions of sophisticated legal challenges while maintaining accessibility for all client interactions.
Services
Trust and Estate Litigation
Trust and Probate Administration
Fiduciary Representation
Estate Planning
Wrongful Death Litigation
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized legal solutions tailored to your unique needs
- Our team includes founding partners with extensive trust and estate litigation experience
- AV Preeminent rated for legal excellence by Martindale-Hubbell
- We provide direct partner involvement in every case we handle
- Specialized expertise in Nevada-specific trust and probate law
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
Services
Trust Litigation
We represent fiduciaries, heirs, and beneficiaries in complex trust and estate legal disputes. Our attorneys specialize in resolving high-value conflicts through strategic litigation and negotiation. With deep Nevada law expertise, we protect client interests in contested matters involving trust validity, fiduciary breaches, and asset distribution.
Probate Administration
Our firm guides executors and administrators through Nevada probate processes. We handle estate inventory, debt settlement, tax compliance, and asset distribution. With seasoned experience in both simple and complex administrations, we ensure efficient resolution of decedent's affairs while minimizing family conflict.
Fiduciary Representation
We advise trustees on proper trust administration to prevent litigation. When disputes arise, we provide robust defense against breach allegations. Our services include compliance guidance, accounting preparation, and representation in trust modification proceedings under Nevada law.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans addressing unique family and financial situations. Our comprehensive approach includes wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. We focus on asset protection, tax efficiency, and ensuring client wishes are clearly documented for future generations.
Wrongful Death
Our attorneys represent families in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. We handle complex litigation against responsible parties to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and emotional damages. With experience in Nevada's tort laws, we advocate for maximum recovery in tragic circumstances.
People
McClure Wallace
Founding Member & Managing Partner
Specializes in trust/estate litigation and complex administration. Focuses on fiduciary disputes, business conflicts, and wrongful death cases. Brings strategic courtroom experience to every client matter.
Patrick Millsap
Founding Member & Partner
Handles high-stakes litigation in trust disputes, personal injury, and real estate matters. Known for thorough case preparation and aggressive advocacy in Nevada courts. Provides personalized attention to complex legal challenges.
Questions
What areas of law does Wallace Millsap specialize in?
We focus on Nevada trust and estate litigation, probate administration, fiduciary representation, estate planning, and catastrophic personal injury cases.
Do you handle cases outside Northern Nevada?
Yes, we serve clients throughout both Northern and Southern Nevada with comprehensive trust, estate, and litigation services.
What makes your firm different from other law practices?
Our founding partners personally handle every case using a team-based approach, combining decades of Nevada-specific legal experience with AV-rated excellence.
Can I get a consultation for my legal matter?
Contact us directly for an immediate assessment of your specific legal needs and case evaluation.
How are trust disputes typically resolved?
We pursue negotiated settlements where possible, but aggressively litigate when necessary to protect client interests in Nevada courts.
What experience do your attorneys have?
Our attorneys have extensive experience in complex trust litigation, estate administration, and catastrophic injury cases across Nevada's legal landscape.
