One of the biggest misconceptions about estate planning is that everything “just goes to your family” when you pass away. In Nevada, that’s rarely the case. When someone dies without a valid will or trust, their loved ones must go through a court-supervised process called probate—a long, public, and often expensive ordeal that can delay the distribution of assets for months or even years.

A properly written will doesn’t just list who gets what—it protects your family from confusion, legal battles, and the unnecessary costs of probate court.