Doesn’t your will handle everything after death? Not necessarily
Perhaps you heard that a will is your final chance to provide instructions to those you leave behind. In this document, you distribute your property and may even express other wishes as well.The problem is that your will may not be the appropriate way...
The multiple benefits of an estate plan
Nevada residents and others who are looking to obtain control over assets or their medical care can benefit from having an estate plan. A living will determines how assets should be used to assist an individual who has been incapacitated. It can also determine how to...
Staying away from drunk drivers
Drunk drivers may cause accidents that result in a person being significantly hurt or killed. Those who are on Nevada roads or others in the country can take steps to protect themselves against those who drive while impaired. There are many signs that a driver is...
Estate planning for everyone
Many Nevada residents may mistakenly believe that having an estate plan is only something that is necessary when a person is very wealthy. However, the truth is that anyone who possesses assets should consider completing an estate plan.There are many aspects of an...
Why the childless need estate plans too
An estate plan can be a good thing for any adult living in Nevada. This can be true even for individuals who don't have children. Creating a trust is beneficial for those who want to keep the details of an estate private after they die. It can also be helpful for...
The probate system and distributing an estate
When Nevada residents pass away, their estate will need to be administered in order to gather, organize and pass on the assets that remain. In many cases, people die with an estate plan intact, and the primary objective of the administrator is to honor the...
Do you have the duty of administering a loved one’s trust?
Trusts are immensely useful estate planning documents. In many cases, individuals utilize this planning tool in an effort to better protect their assets or to ensure that surviving loved ones will use the assets in a specific way or at a specific age. Though trusts do...
How to account for digital assets in an estate plan
As more assets are being held or stored online, it can create challenges for Nevada residents when it comes to estate planning. For example, an individual must remember to divulge the username and password of any account that is held online. Furthermore, there may be...
Why estate planning is always worthwhile
Creating a will or comprehensive estate plan is not something that adults in Nevada should be apprehensive about. It can act as a form of insurance against an unexpected event such as an illness or a death in the family. Furthermore, estate planning is an effective...
Dust off your estate plan and give it a once over periodically
If you already have an estate plan, you are well ahead of many people here in Nevada. You got past your discomfort of contemplating your own death and arranged to take care of your family as you do in life. You also took steps to arrange for trusted loved ones to take...