Is it too early to start thinking about estate planning?
Far too often, individuals assume that estate planning is best left to those who have reached a certain age or achieved a certain level of financial security. In fact, estate planning should be completely independent of your age, health or wealth. No matter your...
How long do creditors have to bring claims against an estate?
As executor of an estate, you have a lot of responsibilities. You have to secure the property of the deceased and communicate with all of their family members. You need to file paperwork with the probate courts and eventually distribute property to the various heirs...
4 things to know before writing your will in Nevada
Writing a will is one of the most important things you will do in your life to ensure your loved ones are taken care of if you should pass away. In Nevada, if you pass away without a will, then the state will be forced to implement intestate succession laws. That...
Know these terms when you’re creating an estate plan
A person who’s creating an initial estate plan needs to ensure that it meets their current needs. As you’re working to get everything in order you’ll come across some very specific terms. Learning some of the more common terms can help you to understand things. Even...
Estate planning is especially important for unmarried couples
Are you in a long-term relationship with a partner that you expect will continue, perhaps for the rest of your lives? You may feel, as many couples do, that there’s no reason to get married. However, without that state-sanctioned marriage and the associated rights...
The 5 biggest celebrity estate planning disasters
Celebrities may seem larger than life, but they’re not above making mistakes that impact their loved ones after they pass away. There have been dozens of celebrities who have passed without good estate plans in place, and the issues that arose as a result flooded the...