You Don't Have
to Navigate This
Alone.
Attorney-guided estate administration for successor trustees and families structured, step-by-step guidance from asset identification to final distribution, so nothing is missed and nothing is left to chance.
- Trust Administration
- Uncontested Probate
- Successor Trustee Guidance
- Asset Transfer Coordination
- Institutional Coordination
- Estate Closure & Distribution
- Fiduciary Compliance
- Nevada Estate Law
- Trust Administration
- Uncontested Probate
- Successor Trustee Guidance
- Asset Transfer Coordination
- Institutional Coordination
- Estate Closure & Distribution
- Fiduciary Compliance
- Nevada Estate Law
You Were Named Trustee.
Now What?
Most trustees are adult children or family members who never expected to be in this role. The trust documents are in front of you, banks are asking for paperwork you don't have, and beneficiaries want answers. You don't know where to start.
You've opened the trust documents and can't understand the legal language or which steps are actually required of you.
Banks, title companies, and financial institutions each have different documentation demands and none of them agree on what comes first.
You're worried about making a mistake that creates personal legal liability or delays distribution to beneficiaries.
Family members are asking questions you can't answer, and you're managing grief at the same time as an entirely unfamiliar legal process.
Online research gives conflicting information, and you're not sure what applies in Nevada or how much of a mistake you might already have made.
You want this handled correctly the first time completely, professionally, and without loose ends that surface years later.
"There were so many twists and turns and angles that at times made my head spin but her guidance, advice, and instructions navigating the many documents made everything go as smoothly as it could have."
Client, Trust Administration (name withheld at client request)
What We
Handle for You.
We guide trustees and personal representatives through the full estate settlement process non-litigated, structured, and attorney-supervised from first consultation to final distribution.
Trust Administration
Attorney-supervised guidance for successor trustees administering a revocable or irrevocable trust after the trustor's death.
- Successor Trustee's Affidavit & Certificate of Incumbency
- Notice to Creditors (with publication)
- Notice to Beneficiaries
- Form SS-4 filing with IRS
- Asset inventory and distribution coordination
- Final revocation & trust closure
Uncontested Probate
Complete procedural support for personal representatives navigating Nevada probate from opening to distribution and court closure.
- All required court filings and petitions
- Attendance at probate hearings
- Beneficiary communication support
- Creditor claim review and resolution
- Asset marshaling and estate inventory
- Final accounting and distribution
Institutional Coordination
- Bank and financial institution documentation
- Real property deed transfers and retitling
- Title company coordination
- Fiduciary tax identification setup
- Coordination with CPAs on estate tax matters
- Multi-asset administration across institutions
From Chaos to Closure.
In Four Structured Phases.
Trustee Strategy Call
We assess your estate's current status, your specific obligations as trustee, and what immediate steps are required. You leave with clarity on exactly what happens next.
Structured Intake & Roadmap
We gather all estate documents, identify assets and institutions, and build your personalized administration roadmap so the process has a clear, sequenced path forward.
Guided Execution
Our attorney and legal assistant team prepares required legal documents and guides you through each phase, helping you understand what needs to happen and when.
Final Distribution & Closure
We ensure every beneficiary receives what they're entitled to, all compliance obligations are met, and the estate is formally and completely closed with no loose ends.
Choose Your
Starting Point.
Every estate is different. We offer structured entry points designed to match where you are in the process and what level of support you need.
Trust Administration Starter Package
Defined scope · No open-ended billing surprise
- Initial trustee strategy consultation (up to 1 hour)
- Certificate of Incumbency (with recording)
- Successor Trustee's Affidavit
- Notice to Creditors with publication
- Trust Settlement Instructions document
- Notice to Beneficiaries (preparation only)
- Form SS-4 filing with IRS
- Lodge Will
- Document review and execution consultation
Full Trust or Probate Administration
Our full service option allows us to customize our services for your unique needs.
- Everything in the Starter Package
- Ongoing attorney guidance through full settlement
- All court filings and hearing attendance (probate)
- Beneficiary communication support
- Creditor claim review and resolution
- Multi-institution asset coordination
- Real property deed transfers
- Final accounting and distribution
- Estate closure and trust termination
Estate Planning Client Benefit
For families enrolled in our Client Care Program
- 15% reduction on Full Trust or Probate Administration fees
- Priority scheduling for estate administration
- Complimentary initial trustee consultation
- Continuity with your existing estate planning attorney
- Discounted trust restatement if plan updates needed
- Attorney who already knows your family's plan
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"There were so many twists and turns and angles that at times made my head spin but her guidance, advice, and instructions navigating the many documents made everything go as smoothly as it could have."
Client, Trust Administration (name withheld at client request)
The Difference Is
How We Guide You.
Attorney-Led. Not Paralegal-Dependent.
Every estate administration matter is supervised by a licensed attorney. Your legal assistant is supported not working alone. You always have a direct line to attorney judgment when it matters.
We Break It Into Bite-Sized Steps.
We don't hand you a checklist and expect you to manage it. We sequence, prioritize, and guide you through each phase so you're never overwhelmed by the full picture at once.
No Contested Matters Ever.
We focus on non-litigated estate settlement. If an estate has disputes, we refer you to litigation counsel. This keeps our focus sharp and our process efficient for you.
Nevada Expertise. Available Nationwide.
Based in Las Vegas since 1993, we understand Nevada's estate and trust law in depth. We serve clients across the country via Zoom and teleconference for your convenience.
More Than Three Decades of Collective Experience.
Our team brings more than three decades of collective experience to estate planning and estate administration matters.
Existing Client Continuity Advantage.
If your loved one was a Stone Bybee estate planning client, we already know their plan. That means faster onboarding, fewer surprises, and an attorney who already has the full picture.
Schedule an Estate
Administration Consultation.
Tell us where you are. We'll tell you what needs to happen next and in what order.
8970 W Cheyenne Ave #110
Las Vegas, NV 89129 · In-person, Zoom & phone available
Existing Stone Bybee estate planning clients receive a complimentary trustee consultation. New clients may schedule an estate administration consultation with our team.