Practice Areas
The same care, clarity, and commitment to every matter, whether you're planning for your family's future or navigating a difficult dispute. Serving individuals, families, and business owners across Truckee, Lake Tahoe, Reno, and throughout Northern California and Northern Nevada.
We focus on the areas of law that matter most to families and individuals
Every matter receives the same personal attention from Ian Bertschausen, Esq., never handed off to associates or paralegals. Explore an area below to see how we approach it.
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.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us what's going on, and we'll point you to the right next step. No pressure, no jargon.
