Planning for the future shouldn't feel overwhelming.
A boutique Truckee law practice where your attorney is personally involved in every step — from the first conversation to the final resolution.
The areas of law that matter most to families and individuals
The same care, clarity, and commitment to every matter — whether you're planning for your family's future or navigating a difficult dispute. Serving Truckee, Lake Tahoe, Reno, and Northern California & Nevada.
Estate Planning
Estate plans, including wills and trusts, with important supporting documents, explained in plain language so you can make decisions with confidence. Includes our “Now What?” binder.
Trust Administration
Managing a trust after someone dies involves more than most people expect. We provide hands-on guidance for successor trustees at every stage, from opening steps to final distribution.
Probate Administration
From opening the estate to closing it cleanly, we guide executors and administrators through every stage of the probate process efficiently.
Trust & Estate Litigation
No two estate disputes look the same. Whether you're a concerned beneficiary, an accused trustee, or somewhere in between, we'll assess your situation honestly and represent you effectively.
Civil Litigation
We represent individuals and businesses in disputes, including contract and business disputes, listening carefully, assessing honestly, and seeking pragmatic resolutions.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us what's going on — we'll point you to the right next step, with no pressure.
You'll always know where things stand
Plain language, always
No jargon. We explain everything clearly so the process never feels like something happening to you.
A human touch
Legal decisions are made by people, not artificial intelligence, because the moment your family needs this document is not the moment to find out it doesn’t work.
Tailored to your situation
We take the time to listen, ask the right questions, and build an approach around your goals.
Ian Bertschausen, Esq.
A California and Nevada attorney focusing on estate planning, probate, will and trust administration, and civil litigation. Ian earned his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law and his undergraduate degree from Wagner College.
After years living and working across the country, he and his partner Kari landed in the Tahoe region, and it felt like home in a way no place had before. He's been here ever since, and handles every client matter personally because he finds the work genuinely meaningful.
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Every estate plan comes with a "Now What?" binder.
A practical, organized resource that puts everything your loved ones might need in an emergency in one place — financial accounts, insurance policies, important contacts, and more. It's the kind of thing people rarely think to prepare, and the kind of thing families are enormously grateful to have.
Let us talk about what's ahead.
Estate planning clients can book a free 30-minute consultation directly. For everything else, reach out and we'll guide you to the right next step.
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