Having a trust is often considered a valuable way to protect assets from creditors and lawsuits and to ensure that future generations can easily inherit assets. Because trusts have to be managed, it is essential that a responsible party is named as the trustee....
Estate Litigation
Why people challenge estates (and how to prevent it)
It is tragic when someone passes away and their loved ones fight over their estate rather than coming together to mourn and support one another. While there is no silver bullet that will guarantee that no one will challenge your estate plan after you are gone, there...
Wrongdoing by executors could be dire during probate
After a Nevada resident’s passing, there are still many personal issues that need to be addressed. Typically, an executor is appointed to handle those remaining issues during probate to ensure that the estate is settled properly. There are many duties involved, and...
Navigating family estate disputes
The death of a loved one sometimes brings not only grief, but also tension and conflict between surviving siblings and other family members. If you are engaged in an estate dispute or see the beginnings of a potential conflict, here are few tips to help you navigate...
3 issues that could open the door to undue influence
Many Nevada residents would love to have the chance to care for an aging loved one full time. Unfortunately, most individuals have children of their own, jobs and other obligations that essentially make it impossible to take on the added responsibility of providing...
How can you protect your estate from creditors?
If you're planning your estate in Nevada, you probably want to leave a sizeable share of assets to your loved ones. Unfortunately, you might be worried about what will happen to those assets once they transfer to your beneficiaries. Creditors may be able to seize your...
How a will can be contested
It is important for everyone to leave a directive regarding certain assets and aspects of their life when they pass on because dying intestate in Nevada can often leave the family in limbo. When this is done late in life, members of the family can actually contest the...
What sort of behaviors may result in a lawsuit over a trust?
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....
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...