Finding the tools or subset of tools to create a comprehensive estate plan that checks all the necessary boxes is not always easy. For example, Nevada residents may believe that they want to use a trust to help protect their assets and give their beneficiaries the...
Estate Planning
What is the guardianship process in Nevada?
There are two avenues of legal action that can be taken in Nevada when guardianship of a minor child is necessary. One can actually lead to the other in some cases. This need can arise from a wide variety of scenarios, but it typically happens when neither parent is...
Estate planning for business owners
Entrepreneurs in Nevada are usually optimistic individuals, and they may find it uncomfortable to think about end-of-life issues and what will happen to their companies after they pass away. However, failing to address these matters can have dire financial...
How can you build confidence in your estate plan?
For some, learning about estate planning may seem like as much work as creating an actual plan. However, the information a person gains may prove invaluable to them later when they have a comprehensive estate plan in place that they feel confident in. Of course, even...
Do these reasons for putting off estate planning sound familiar?
Though most Nevada residents know that creating an estate plan has benefits, they can still find themselves procrastinating. If so, they are not alone, as many people putt off estate planning for various reasons. Of course, it may be worthwhile to understand that,...
What are the standing and grounds for challenging a will?
After losing a loved one, a whirlwind of activity can happen. You will likely need to make funeral arrangements or at least attend the service. You will undoubtedly have much grief to work through. You may also need to assist with the closing your loved one’s estate....
Do you know what the trustee’s duties are?
Have you recently discovered that you are the beneficiary of a trust set up by a loved one? If so, you may not be entirely comfortable with your inheritance and future being in the hands of someone else -- the trustee. The more informed you are about what the trustee...