Lee Kiefer & Park

09/15/2026

Lee Kiefer & Park is proud to announce that five of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®:

Kennedy E. Lee – Trusts and Estates (focusing on Probate and Trust Administration)
Daniel P. Kiefer – Trusts and Estates (focusing on Trust and Estate Litigation)
Matthew W. Park – Trusts and Estates (focusing on Trust and Estate Litigation)
Greg J. Carlson – Trusts and Estates (focusing on Estate Planning and Trust Administration)
Jordanna L. Evans – Trusts and Estates (focusing on Estate Planning)

The Best Lawyers recognition is based on peer review, with attorneys evaluated by other leading lawyers within their respective practice areas and geographic regions. Inclusion reflects the professional regard attorneys have earned among their peers in the legal community.

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We congratulate Kennedy E. Lee, Daniel P. Kiefer, Matthew W. Park, Greg J. Carlson, and Jordanna L. Evans on their inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and thank our entire team for their continued commitment to serving individuals and families throughout Nevada.

07/21/2026

When someone dies in Nevada without a will, a probate court must appoint an administrator to manage the deceased person’s estate. Nevada law addresses who gets that job.

Who Gets Appointed as Administrator in Nevada Probate? Priority Rules and Court Discretion After SB 404

As of October 1, 2025, Senate Bill 404 changed some of the rules. The new law gives certain family members a stronger priority and provides ways to block unrelated third parties from stepping in. If you are dealing with a loved one’s estate in Las Vegas or anywhere in Nevada, understanding these rules can protect your family’s inheritance.

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At Lee Kiefer & Park, our Las Vegas probate attorneys focus solely on Nevada trust, probate, and estate law. Call us at 702-333-1711 to schedule a consultation.

LKP Firm helps you understand Who Gets Appointed as Administrator in Nevada Probate? Priority Rules and Court Discretion After SB 404 —read our short legal guide.

06/15/2026

As of October 1, 2025, Senate Bill 404 raised the threshold for summary administration from $300,000 to $500,000. This means that more estates will be eligible for a faster, simpler path through Nevada’s probate court. If the estate exceeds that threshold, general administration applies, and that is a more involved, court-supervised process.

Does Your Loved One’s Estate Qualify for Summary Administration in Nevada?

Knowing which path applies to your family’s situation can save thousands of dollars and months of waiting. It can also save you from making costly mistakes that delay the process even further.

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At Lee Kiefer & Park, our Las Vegas estate planning attorneys focus solely on trust, probate, and estate law in Nevada. We focus on nothing else. That means when the law changes, we know exactly how it affects your family.

LKP Firm helps you understand Does Your Loved One's Estate Qualify for Summary Administration in Nevada? —read our short legal guide.

05/13/2026

When someone dies with modest assets in Nevada and no real estate, the deceased person’s family may not need to go through a formal probate proceeding at all. Under NRS 146.080, Nevada allows a straightforward affidavit process that lets the right person claim and transfer estate property without a court proceeding. No judge. No waiting months for letters testamentary. Just a properly completed, signed, and notarized affidavit.

But there are limits, requirements, and a handful of mistakes that may cause families to hit a roadblock. And with Nevada’s threshold amounts staying the same while property values keep climbing, it is more important than ever to know exactly where your situation stands before you file anything.

What Is a Nevada Affidavit of Entitlement, and Does Your Loved One’s Estate Qualify?

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At Lee Kiefer & Park, our estate planning attorneys in Las Vegas practice exclusively in trust, estate, and probate law in Las Vegas, Nevada. We handle estate planning, probate, trust administration, and trust litigation, which means we see these situations from every angle. If you are trying to determine whether an Affidavit of Entitlement is the right path, call us now at 702-333-1711 or fill out our confidential contact form.

LKP Firm helps you understand What Is a Nevada Affidavit of Entitlement, and Does Your Loved One's Estate Qualify? —read our short legal guide.

04/17/2026

If you are a beneficiary of a trust, or the heir of a deceased person who created a trust, you have certain rights to information when that trust becomes irrevocable. If no one has explained what this means for you, or if you never received a notice or copy of the trust after a loved one passed away, you may have rights to certain information regarding the trust.

Notice of Irrevocability in Nevada: What Trustees Must Provide and What Beneficiaries Should Request

Many times, beneficiaries find out about an irrevocable trust many months after a person has passed away, and by then, they feel like some decisions have already been made without their knowledge or input.

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Fortunately, Nevada law addresses a trustee’s duty and a beneficiary’s right to trust information, and those duties come with timeframes and consequences if the timeframes are ignored.

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The Las Vegas trust attorneys at Lee Kiefer & Park have spent years working with beneficiaries in a variety of trust administration situations across Nevada. We know the filing requirements, the notice rules, and where trustees most often fall short. If something was missed, we know how to address it and what can still be done. Call us now at 702-333-1711.

LKP Firm helps you understand Notice of Irrevocability in Nevada: What Trustees Must Provide and What Beneficiaries Should Request —read our short legal guide.

03/11/2026

The recent Nevada Senate Bill 404 addresses certain rules for how trusts and estates are managed, effective October 1, 2025. If you’re serving as a trustee or a personal representative, some of your responsibilities may have changed. While the bill mainly focuses on probate related matters, it also brought renewed attention to certain trustee duties that people managing trusts may overlook or misunderstand.

Nevada SB 404 Trust and Estate Administration Updates in 2026: What Trustees and Personal Representatives in Las Vegas Must Know

Are you facing questions about your duties under the new law?

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The trust and estate attorneys in Nevada at Lee Kiefer & Park have guided hundreds of Las Vegas trustees and personal representatives through administration requirements. Our legal team stays current on Nevada trust law changes, so we are always ready to assist you. Call 702-333-1711 to discuss your specific situation.

LKP Firm helps you understand Nevada SB 404 Trust and Estate Administration Updates in 2026: What Trustees and Personal Representatives in Las Vegas Must Know —read our short legal guide.

02/09/2026

The jurisdiction in which you establish your trust matters. Nevada ranks among the top trust jurisdictions in America for many reasons, including that there is no state income tax and it has stronger trust protection from creditors than nearly every state.

Nevada’s Leading Status in Trust Jurisdiction Rankings

Nevada built this reputation on purpose. The state created a legal system that gives families and wealthy individuals the ability to protect what they’ve earned. If you’re worried about creditors or lawsuits, Nevada’s trust laws may offer you protection that other states can’t match.

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If you’re considering a Nevada trust or want to understand how it could benefit your estate plan, speaking with an experienced estate planning attorney in Las Vegas is your next step. The right guidance now can protect your family for generations to come. Call Lee Kiefer & Park today at 702-333-1711.

LKP Firm helps you understand Nevada's Leading Status in Trust Jurisdiction Rankings —read our short legal guide.

12/29/2025

If you’ve worked hard to build wealth, you need to know about Nevada self-settled spendthrift trusts (SSSTs) (created pursuant to Chapter 166 of the Nevada Revised Statutes), or as they are sometimes commonly referred to in various states, domestic asset protection trusts (DAPTs). These legal tools may help to protect property from lawsuits, creditors, divorcing spouses, and financial disasters. Only a limited number of states allow these types of trusts, and Nevada is one them.

What You Must Know About Domestic Asset Protection Trusts

A self-settled spendthrift trust is a special type of irrevocable trust you create during your lifetime to provide a measure of protection of property from future creditors.

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Many people don’t understand how these types of trusts work or whether they’re right for their situation. At Lee Kiefer & Park, our Las Vegas estate planning lawyers are here to help you explore whether a SSST is right for you. Contact our Las Vegas estate planning law firm today at 702-333-1711.

LKP Firm helps you understand What You Must Know About Domestic Asset Protection Trusts —read our short legal guide.

11/21/2025

When someone dies owning property in multiple states, their estate may need go through more than one probate process. If your loved one owned real estate outside of Nevada, you’ll likely need to open a probate proceeding in each jurisdiction where the real estate is located. This is called “ancillary probate,” and it adds time, cost, and paperwork to an already complex process.

Whether you’re an executor facing multiple probate filings or you own property in several states yourself, understanding these rules can save your family thousands of dollars and months of legal delays.

What Is Ancillary Probate?

The primary probate case opens in the state where the deceased person was a legal resident at the time of death. Ancillary probate is a secondary probate proceeding that happens in a state where the deceased owned real property, other than the state of the deceased person’s legal residence.

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LKP Firm helps you understand Multistate Property: Key Insights for Ancillary Probate Cases —read our short legal guide.