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Living trusts & wills in Nevada.
A properly drafted living trust and will are the foundation of nearly every Nevada estate plan. Together, they tell the state exactly what you want done with your assets, and keep your family out of the probate court system, which can otherwise tie up an estate for months or years.
THE FOUNDATION DOCUMENTS
What's the difference between a will and a trust.
Both are estate planning documents, but they work very differently and most Nevada families benefit from having both, with the trust as the main vehicle and the will as a safety net.
DOCUMENT ONE
A Last Will and Testament
A will is a written instruction for how your assets should be distributed after you die. It names beneficiaries, designates an executor, and tells the state how you want your estate handled.
The catch: assets passed through a will must go through Nevada probate court, which is public, can take 6 to 18 months, and typically costs the estate 3–7% of its value in fees.
DOCUMENT TWO
A Revocable Living Trust
A living trust holds your assets during your lifetime and transfers them to your beneficiaries when you pass without ever going through probate. It's private, faster, and far less expensive in the long run.
Why it works: most Nevada families benefit from having both, a trust as the main vehicle, and a "pour-over will" as a safety net for anything that wasn't titled to the trust.
WHO BENEFITS
You don't need to be wealthy to need a trust.
In Nevada, a living trust makes sense for far more families than you'd think. If any of these apply to you, a trust likely belongs in your estate plan.
You own a home in Nevada (or anywhere)
You have retirement accounts, life insurance, or investment accounts
You have minor children or dependents
You've been married more than once or have a blended family
You own a small business or rental property
You want your estate handled privately, without court involvement
THE REAL COST OF DOING NOTHING
What probate costs a Nevada family and how a trust avoids it.
When someone dies without a trust in Nevada, their estate typically goes through probate. The court oversees the entire process: validating the will, identifying assets, paying creditors, and distributing what remains.
The estate pays for all of it, court fees, attorney fees, executor fees, and appraisal costs. For a moderately sized Nevada estate, those costs commonly run $10,000 to $40,000 or more.
A living trust, drafted correctly and funded properly, sidesteps the entire process.
6-18
MONTHS IN PROBATE
$10K+
TYPICAL COST FLOOR
3-7%
OF ESTATE VALUE
$0
WITH A FUNDED TRUST
THE SAVON PROCESS
How it works, step by step.
A clear, unhurried path from your first call to a complete, funded estate plan. No legal jargon, no pressure, no surprises on the invoice.
STEP 01
Free Consultation
Avoid probate and keep your estate private with properly drafted living trust and pour-over will.
NO COMMITMENT
STEP 02
Custom Plan
Based on your situation, we recommend the specific documents that fit. You'll know exactly what each one does and what it costs before any work begins.
FLAT-FEE PRICING
STEP 03
Document Preparation
​We draft everything to Nevada standards, walk you through each document, and answer every question.
NEVADA-COMPLIANT
STEP 04
Funding the Trust
The step most online services skip, and the most important one. A trust only protects assets actually titled in its name. We help you re-title accounts and property correctly.
WHERE MOST PLANS FAIL
STEP 05
Ongoing Support
​Life changes — marriages, births, moves, new accounts. We're available when updates are needed, for as long as the plan is in force.
FOR THE LONG RUN
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions.
The questions Nevada families ask most often before they get started. If yours isn't here, just call or write, we'll answer it directly.
Do I need a lawyer for a living trust in Nevada?
Nevada law does not require an attorney to draft a living trust. What matters is that the trust is properly drafted to Nevada code, signed correctly, and, crucially, funded with your assets. Savon handles all of that at a price most attorneys can't match.
How much does a living trust cost at Savon?
A complete trust package, including the trust, pour-over will, and supporting documents, is a flat fee, typically a fraction of attorney rates. Exact pricing depends on the complexity of your estate and is discussed openly during your free consultation.
Can I change my trust later?
Yes. A revocable living trust can be amended or revoked at any time during your lifetime, as long as you're mentally competent. That flexibility is the entire point, your trust should evolve as your family and assets do.
OFTEN PAIRED WITH
Related estate planning services.
A trust is rarely the only document a complete plan needs. Most clients combine it with one or more of these.
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