Estate Planning

It's not uncommon for Nevada families to fight over a deceased parent's personal property. While bitter disputes over multi-million-dollar fortunes are usually the kind of estate battles that make the news, the majority of estate battles involve valueless objects....

There are a number of legal tools that can be used to put together an effective estate plan. This is especially true when you keep in mind that estate planning is about more than just transferring assets, it's about wealth management. One tool that can be beneficial...

Music fans in Las Vegas and throughout the world mourned the untimely death of iconic singer Prince earlier in 2016, but many may not be aware that his estate is now in limbo. The musician reportedly did not have a will in place when he died, making the distribution...

Often when a loved one dies, family members squabble over the details of the will. In some cases, the person who has been named the executor may cause contention. Nevada residents might be interested in reading about the responsibilities of an executor, and how to...

Nevadans with blended families may have questions about how to protect their assets when they die. These concerns can be particularly strong if both spouses have kids from prior marriages. There are several ways a person can help to make sure that his or her spouse...

Nevada residents who have given any thought to their estate plan are probably aware that they need to have a will. A last will and testament is a basic estate planning document that everyone should have. Depending on the size of a person's estate and the needs of...

Nevada residents who are lucky enough to own a vacation home may want to leave the house to family members in their will so that future generations can enjoy it. Before deciding how to handle an asset like a vacation home in an estate plan, there are some key...

Experts recommend regular reviews of estate planning details, which should include an evaluation of beneficiary designations on retirement accounts as well as insurance policies. A Nevada resident who neglects this could leave certain assets vulnerable to loss based...

It is possible for a parent to leave his or her entire estate to a single child instead of dividing it equally among all the children. However, it is also possible for the heir to give a portion of that inheritance to his or her siblings. One method is to disclaim the...

Marriage is generally considered a key to creating wealth. However, for same-sex couples, having the ability to marry has not yet translated into wealth generation. Same-sex couples face a variety of financial challenges that other couples statistically do not. From...