MARQUIS AURBACH CHTD. – 50TH ANNIVERSARY!

We are excited to celebrate MAC’s 50th anniversary in business and in serving our clients! After decades of dedicated service, our colleague and friend, Terry Coffing, has decided to start a new chapter in his life. As a result, we are pleased to announce our new name – Marquis Aurbach Chtd. We are proud of the accomplishments that our firm has achieved over the past 50 years and we are excited for many more to come. We look forward to continuing to provide the highest levels of commitment, professionalism, and success that our clients have come to expect from one of Nevada’s oldest and most respected law firms.

Marquis Aurbach | 1972 - 2022 | 50th

Understanding Your Needs.
Exceeding Your Expectations.

Marquis Aurbach | 1972 - 2022 | 50th

Understanding Your Needs.
Exceeding Your Expectations.

What assets will go through probate?

On Behalf of | Feb 26, 2020 | Probate |

When your loved one passes away, you and your family might need to start the probate process. A court reviews the will, if there is one, to make sure it complies with Nevada laws. Once probate is completed, which can take a minimum of six months, only then can you and the other beneficiaries receive your share. That, however, can only happen if funds are left after payment of all taxes and creditor claims. Many probate proceedings last years.

The good news is not everything your loved one owned must go through this process. Some property may transfer directly to the intended recipient without probate. Or a trust might handle distributions.

Probate assets

Any assets that a deceased person owns in their individual name become part of the probate estate. An inventory and record of value must be filed with the court that listed those assets. Examples of assets are:

  • Real estate
  • Bank accounts
  • Vehicles
  • Stocks or bonds
  • Business interest

What avoids probate?

  • Trust:  If your loved one tried to avoid assets going through probate, he or she might have created a living trust. The trust takes ownership of the property. Then a trustee distributes the contents to you and any other beneficiaries named in the trust.
  • Beneficiary Designation:  Accounts that name a beneficiary (aka “pay-on-death”) also avoid probate. These can include checking accounts, investment accounts, retirement accounts and life insurance policies. If you are a beneficiary, you coordinate receipt of your share directly with the financial institution by completing their forms and submitting a death certificate.
  • Joint-Tenancy:  Assets held in joint tenancy also avoid probate. Common examples are joint accounts between spouses and homes held by spouses as joint tenants.