Like most other people, you would probably choose a person to administer your trust who you believe will respect your wishes, properly care for the assets in the trust and appropriately deal with the beneficiaries. At least, this is what you hope will happen....
Estate Litigation
3 questions to ask if you suspect undue influence in a will
Even though they lead a healthy and active lifestyle, your parents will not live forever. Still, they likely want to have some control over what happens to their assets after they are gone. A well-written will is a good way to achieve this goal. In simple terms, a...
Protecting your aging father’s estate from undue influence
If you have an elderly father, you probably want to encourage him to think about estate planning. With some advance consideration, your aging loved one can keep some control over what happens to his assets after death. You must also ensure that someone does not exert...
Why to avoid DIY estate litigation
The day will come when you need to meet with an attorney to create an estate plan. However, there are plenty of online services that allow you to create a will by yourself, and that is a mistake you do not want to make. You never want there to be any errors in your...
What you need to know about challenging a will
Your grandmother always said she would leave you a substantial inheritance. But then when the attorney read her Nevada will after she died, it failed to mention you. Instead, she left almost her entire estate to your cousin who had taken care of her the last year of...
What you need to know about arbitration clauses
Estate planning is necessary and important, but it is also sometimes a stressful endeavor when you are trying to ensure all your loved ones are cared for. Drafting a trust or will is the best way to provide financial protection to your family after you pass, but it is...
Top 3 reasons to challenge an estate
There are many families who struggle after the loss of a loved one. Dealing with grief is not an easy thing to do, and everyone will respond to the loss differently. At some point, the family needs to begin the process of moving on, and often that comes when they...
3 things to know about estate litigation
The loss of a loved one is a difficult time for everyone involved. When the initial grief has passed, you may be surprised when disputes arise when it comes time to distribute the estate. Whether you are the one who is contesting the way the property is distributed,...
Eighth Judicial District Court Civil Practice “Cheat Sheet”
Deadlines can be the bane of any litigation attorney's existence. That's why our attorney, Craig D. Friedel, created the Eighth Judicial District Court Civil Practice "Cheat Sheet"" to help fellow Nevada litigators navigate these timelines. Click here to view the...
Are you facing estate litigation? What to know about finding skilled representation
Many individuals are extremely careful and cautious when devising their estate plans. They review all of the options available that allow them to pass along their property to their families and loved ones.While these plans often make it easier to carry out someone's...