How do I appoint a guardian for my child?
As a parent, your primary responsibility is to secure your child’s health and well-being. And most parents take this responsibility very seriously. However, there is one aspect that most parents overlook: appointing a legal guardian for their child. Basically, a legal...
Who can witness your Nevada will?
A will allows you to specify how you would want your estate to be distributed when you die. And by taking the guesswork out of your wishes, you get to eliminate potential conflicts that might complicate the probate process. However, for your Nevada will to be legally...
A trust can be based on age
When many people create trusts, they are based on a specific type of use. For example, an educational trust can pay for someone’s college tuition. A special needs trust can help support an heir that has special needs without disqualifying them from the government...
How do you know when it’s time to update your will?
We all know that we should have a will in place. It’s a way of making sure your loved ones receive the inheritance that you’ve worked so hard to build for them throughout your lifetime. You also want to make sure that the process of handling your estate after you pass...
5 common mistakes to avoid when making an estate plan
It’s ideal for you to create an estate plan so you can financially support your loved ones upon your passing. With that said, estate planning is something that requires great care. Unfortunately, some people make mistakes when establishing their estate plans. Below...
What can’t I include in my estate plan?
Your estate plan might consist solely of a will or may include numerous other documents including trusts and powers of attorney. Every individual's unique legacy wishes and personal circumstances will dictate the use of different documents for estate planning...
The best tip for bringing up estate planning
It can often be difficult to talk to your parents about estate planning. You may be worried that they haven’t created a plan. You may be concerned that this will cause disputes between you and your siblings, or just that the process will be longer and more confusing....
3 things to consider when making your advance directive
Many people have strong beliefs about health care choices. They know what they want and what they don’t want. It might be easy enough for you to relay those wishes now but you should consider what will happen if you become incapacitated and can’t speak up for...
How can spending your money help you get free healthcare?
Once you have a certain amount of money in your accounts, you become eligible to pay all your own healthcare costs. If you can show that you only have a low amount of funds, you may be entitled to free healthcare via the Medicaid system. It exists to help people...
Will your Nevada estate planning documents expire?
The estate planning documents that you draft will theoretically determine what happens to you if you have medical emergencies as you age and to your property when you die. Estate plans protect vulnerable family members from abandonment and your assets from creditor...