Many individuals in Nevada and elsewhere use estate planning to specify their wishes for the future. During the process, people must make a number of important decisions, and those decisions will affect them and their loved ones for years to come. Creating a last will...
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Planning for the future of your small business
If you own and operate a small business, you know the time and the effort it requires simply to reach and maintain a certain level of success. Many companies are in operation for years before they begin to make a profit, and you may have placed a significant amount of...
How to contest a will in probate
Sometimes, people in Nevada feel the need to challenge a will. Any number of reasons can precipitate this decision; however, those wishing to do so should understand their rights and options regarding the process. They will also want to work directly with an...
Estate planning important regardless of age
Many young professionals in Nevada just starting out feel like their future will be a bright and productive one. Because of their relatively young age and limited assets, a lot of young professionals do not consider estate planning as something they should focus on,...
Numerous claims arise for tech mogul’s estate
Those with considerable means should establish solid estate plans to specify how they want their assets distributed upon their passing. Unfortunately, not all affluent people choose to create even a basic will, which can cause a host of problems as loved ones,...
Estate executors need to open (then close) estate account
Those chosen to administer a person’s estate after his or her passing have a big responsibility. Estate executors must wrap up all financial affairs of the decedent and handle myriad other issues before the estate can pass through probate and officially close. When it...
Is your inheritance at risk in an invalid will?
Losing someone you love isn’t easy, particularly if you have known the person your entire life. Perhaps you’ve grown up in Nevada and have decades of cherished memories of times spent alongside your grandmother or grandfather. As you lay him or her to rest, such...
Reasons for challenging a will
Many people use a last will and testament to specify their wishes for how their assets will be distributed upon their passing. While most wills pass through the probate process with no problem, sometimes, issues arise where a family member or would-be heir feels the...
Where should an executor open probate?
The loss of a loved one often means handling a number of delicate issues. In particular, the person named as the executor will need to ensure that the decedent’s remaining estate is closed through the probate process. In some cases, this process can be relatively...
Is contesting a will with a no-contest clause worth it?
The idea of a family fighting over an estate is often not appealing. As a result, some individuals may choose to include a no-contest clause in their will if they believe that the chance of someone contesting the will is high. However, even with this clause, some...