Estate Planning

There are several forms that individuals should consider completing regarding health care when planning for end-of-life care. A Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care Decisions can be filed with the state Lockbox. That document allows you to identify someone who...

Some Nevada residents who are planning to create an estate plan may want to consult with our attorney about drafting a will. Although many people do not like thinking about what will happen after their death, individuals who establish wills and trusts during their...

Nevada residents who create trusts to protect assets for the future or for heirs often choose someone in the family as the trustee. Though it makes sense to select a person you know well and trust to manage issues if you are incapable of doing so or have passed away,...

A Nevada senior dealing with estate planning considerations may wonder about the best assets to keep for passing along to heirs. Some assets are better to retain until death, and others should be liquidated rather than held for testamentary distribution. While the...

Estate planning for many residents in Clark County, Nevada, involves ensuring assets and family heirlooms end up in the right hands. Estate planning should also encompass issues such as end-of-life care and decisions, and in some cases, they should include an...

As uncomfortable as it may seem for family members to discuss inheritance matters with their intended beneficiaries, not talking about it could lead to serious problems down the line. Parents in Nevada might have good reasons besides emotional concerns for not having...

A carefully crafted estate plan can help Nevada residents make sure that they leave a positive legacy when they die. By acknowledging the need for an estate plan and communicating that plan to others, it makes it easier for heirs to anticipate what they are receiving....

Nevada residents who are looking into estate planning may wish to know some of the common issues that come from not discussing it with those who will inherit. Being open about the details of the plan can avoid many issues down the road.When parents fail to provide...

Nevada fans of Robin Williams may be interested in how the actor set out plans for the distribution of his estate. Williams died of an apparent suicide August 11, according to police. The 63-year-old Oscar-winning actor had battled substance abuse problems and...

Individuals who don't have children or who don't possess a certain value in assets such as real estate or cash may believe they don't need an estate plan. According to the investment pros at Charles Schwab, anyone over the age of 18 can benefit from a personal estate...