When Nevada residents select an executor for their estates, they express a lot of trust. This person will administer an estate, work with beneficiaries, and carefully use their control of the assets to meet the specifications you left behind in your will. However,...
Estate Litigation
6 subtle signs of undue influence
You may sense something suspicious is going on with your elderly loved one. Perhaps another family member, neighbor or home health care provider is a little too involved in your loved one’s affairs, and it makes you uncomfortable. While you may feel a certain amount...
A changed will could lead to estate litigation
When an elderly family member needs help with daily activities and care, it is common for a loved one to step in and provide that care. Taking on such a responsibility can be a major sacrifice for the caregiver as it can take up much of the individual’s time and...
On what grounds could a trustee be removed?
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....
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...