I want to put a plan in place
For the people, property, and decisions you want your estate plan or trust to address.
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ESTATE PLANNING · TRUSTS · PROBATE
Experienced counsel for estate planning, trusts, and probate in Northern Nevada and California.
Heritage Law provides Estate Planning, Trust & Will Services; Updates to Your Estate Plan; Trust Administration; and Probate for individuals and families across Northern Nevada and California.
My existing trust needs attention
For meaningful changes in your family, property, wishes, or life circumstances.
Updates to Your Estate Plan
I have been named trustee
For trustees who need to carry out the trust’s terms and meet responsibilities to beneficiaries.
Trust Administration
Guidance for probate
For determining whether an estate in Nevada or California may require probate administration.
ProbateEstate Planning, Trust & Wills Services
Service 01
Estate Planning, Trust & Will Services
Put a plan in place for the people, property, and decisions that matter to you. Wills and trusts serve different purposes, from directing how property passes after death to planning for how assets are managed during incapacity. Heritage Law helps you consider those choices in light of your family, assets, and wishes.
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Service 02
Updates to Your Estate Plan
Bring an existing trust in line with meaningful changes in your family, property, or wishes. Review who is named to serve, who will benefit, and whether the instructions still reflect your intentions. A change in relationships, assets, or priorities can be a reason to revisit the documents you already have.
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Service 03
Trust Administration
Understand the responsibilities involved in carrying out a trust and the steps that come next. Serving as trustee means working through the trust’s instructions, the assets involved, and your obligations to beneficiaries. Heritage Law helps you understand that role and the legal considerations that arise as you carry it out.
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Service 04
Probate
Determine whether an estate in Nevada or California may require court-supervised administration. A personal representative may need to identify and manage assets, address debts, and distribute property under a will or the applicable state law. Heritage Law helps you understand the process in either state, including matters involving property when the person who died lived elsewhere.
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For referring attorneys & counsel
Nevada and California estate and trust counsel for referring attorneys.
Referring attorneys and counsel can contact Heritage Law about estate planning, trust matters, and probate in Nevada and California for their clients. For a matter with a Nevada or California connection, submit a non-confidential attorney inquiry identifying the estate, trust, probate, deed, or property issue.
For counsel handling an estate in another state, real property in Nevada or California can raise ancillary-probate questions. Submit a referral inquiry identifying the general matter and its Nevada or California connection; do not include confidential documents or sensitive client details.
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Meet Danielle Christenson
Estate and trust counsel in Nevada and California.
Danielle L. Christenson began her legal career in Minden in 1991. Her background in private practice, public service, and the courts informs her work on estate and trust matters. She is licensed in Nevada and California, and starts by understanding what matters to you.
More About DanielleESTATE, TRUST & PROBATE FAQ
A few common questions.
General information only. The right approach depends on your circumstances.
Do I need a will, a trust, or both?
Wills and trusts serve different purposes. A will generally directs how property in your probate estate passes after death; a trust can also provide instructions for managing assets during your lifetime and incapacity. The right combination depends on your property, family, and goals.
Does every estate in Nevada or California require probate?
No. Whether probate is needed depends on how assets are owned, any beneficiary designations, and the estate’s circumstances. Some assets may pass outside probate, and different procedures may be available. A review of the assets and existing documents can help identify the appropriate path.
What should I include in my first inquiry?
Share your name, contact details, whether you are contacting Heritage Law for yourself or as a legal professional, and the general type and location of the matter. You do not need to know which legal service applies. Keep the description brief and non-confidential; do not include sensitive information or documents.
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Discuss an Estate, Trust, or Probate Matter.
Use the consultation request to identify the general estate, trust, probate, or attorney-referral matter. Do not include confidential information or documents.
A more peaceful path starts with a clear conversation
Focused guidance for families, trustees, and referring attorneys.