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Clark County Courthouse in Las Vegas, Nevada, representing local court proceedings for trustee breach of fiduciary duty cases.
Bryan Bowser
August 20, 2026
Breach of Fiduciary Duty by a Trustee: How Nevada Beneficiaries Hold Trustees Accountable
When a parent or relative names someone as trustee of a Nevada trust, that trustee takes on one of the strictest legal obligations the law recognizes. It's called a fiduciary duty. The trustee is not allowed to favor themselves, hide records, or treat trust assets like personal funds. When they do, beneficiaries have the right […]
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Hutchison & Steffen Law Firm - How to Contest a Will in Nevada
Bryan Bowser
August 13, 2026
How to Contest a Will in Nevada: Grounds, Deadlines, and What to Expect in the Probate Process
When a parent or close relative passes away in Nevada, the last thing most families want is a courtroom fight over the will. But sometimes there is no other option. A will that doesn't match the deceased's known wishes. An amendment signed when the testator was clearly impaired. A new spouse who quietly rewrote the […]
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Las Vegas Court
Hutchison Steffen
July 20, 2026
What Is Trust Litigation in Nevada? A Complete Guide to Contesting and Defending Trusts in Las Vegas
A family member passes away. They leave behind a trust meant to provide for a spouse, children, or grandchildren. Then something feels off. Maybe a long-estranged relative is suddenly named the sole beneficiary. Maybe the trustee won't share records. Maybe the trust was amended weeks before death, when the grantor was already in cognitive decline. […]
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Hutchison Steffen
July 1, 2026
Team Spotlight: Janet Reid - Firm Administrator
30 Years: We celebrate our Firm Administrator, who has been with H&S since day one As H&S marks 30 years, we shine a light on someone who has been part of the story since the very beginning. From the earliest, leanest days to the thriving firm we are today, Janet has been a constant. We […]
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Hutchison Steffen
July 1, 2026
More Than The Law: Thirty Years of Community
A law firm is measured, first and foremost, by the quality of its legal work. But the firms that endure - the ones that become genuinely woven into the fabric of a place - are measured by something more. Hutchison & Steffen has spent 30 years building both. From the beginning, the Firm attracted attorneys […]
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Hutchison Steffen
June 26, 2026
A Legal Retrospective: 30 Years of Change
When Hutchison & Steffen opened its doors in downtown Las Vegas in 1996, the internet was a novelty, remote work was rare, and many business owners were still weighing whether to form an LLC. The law has not remained static since. Three decades later, the questions clients bring us have changed in ways we could […]
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Candle Light
Hutchison Steffen
June 25, 2026
What to Do in the First 30 Days After a Loved One Dies in Nevada
Losing someone close is one of the hardest things a person goes through. In the days and weeks that follow, you are expected to grieve and navigate an unexpected maze of legal deadlines, financial notifications, and paperwork — often without any roadmap. This guide is that roadmap. It walks through everything that needs to happen […]
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Nevada LLC Formation Meeting
Hutchison Steffen
June 18, 2026
Nevada LLC Formation & Asset Protection: What Business Owners Need to Know
If you are starting a business in Nevada, or considering Nevada as the state to register your company from somewhere else, you have probably heard the pitch: no state income tax, strong asset protection, privacy for business owners. Those things are real. But so are the costs, the ongoing obligations, and the limits of what […]
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Nevada Will Pen & Paper
Hutchison Steffen
June 11, 2026
Contesting a Will in Nevada: Grounds, Deadlines & What to Expect
You just learned that a family member has died. The will has been filed with the court, and something about it does not add up. Maybe the document surfaces out of nowhere right before death, cutting out people who were always expected to inherit. Maybe the person who signed it was deep in the fog […]
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