What to consider when choosing an estate representative
A Nevada resident with assets may need to appoint someone to oversee their estate plan after they pass. This person is referred to as the executor, and they could have a variety of different responsibilities. For instance, the executor might be required to probate a...
What to know about being an executor
Some Nevada residents may be asked to serve as the executor of their loved one's estate. While the job may seem to be relatively straightforward, it can be more complicated than it appears to be. An executor has many responsibilities such as collecting assets, filing...
Determining if a living will is needed in an estate plan
Having a comprehensive estate plan is a critical step for Nevada residents. Estate planning is a vital part of ensuring that a person's assets are allocated appropriately and loved ones are taken care of. However, there are often questions about what kind of estate...
Creditors claims, tax issues may affect Epstein estate
Many people in Nevada may be aware of the Jeffrey Epstein case, in which the wealthy financier committed suicide in a New York jail where he was facing trial on sex trafficking charges. Epstein prepared a will and a trust two days before his August 10 death, but there...
Becoming an estate administrator when there is no will
One function of a will is to appoint someone to be executor of the estate. If a person dies without a will, which is known as dying "intestate," someone still needs to be appointed to administer the estate. While Nevada may have specific laws about classes of people...
Dispute over late performer’s estate continues among her heirs
When Nevadans lose a loved one, it is difficult in an emotional and personal way. This can be made more complicated if there are disputes among loved ones as to how the assets will be distributed. Even those who have done due diligence with comprehensive estate...
Reports say Anderson Cooper set to inherit $1.5 million
Nevada fans of CNN anchor Anderson Cooper may be interested to learn that he is set to inherit less than $1.5 million following the death of his mother, Gloria Vanderbilt. According to report, it was speculated that Cooper could have received a sizable estate based on...
Tom Petty’s widow and daughters battle over his estate
Music fans in Nevada who were saddened when Tom Petty died of a drug overdose in 2017 may be surprised to learn that his widow and two daughters are embroiled in a bitter legal dispute over his estate. Petty's daughters have accused his widow of gross mismanagement...
Carrie Fisher’s executor asks to distribute assets
Movie buffs in Nevada remember Carrie Fisher from her roles in Star Wars and other memorable movies. According to Fisher's executor, her estate is worth $6.8 million, and he asked that the estate become part of the Carrie Fisher Living Trust. Her executor is the...
Surviving the Nevada probate process
Prince's siblings are in a dispute with the bank handling the late singer's estate and have filed a petition to limit the bank's powers. They say that Comerica Bank & Trust has wasted millions of dollars, and they want more control over how Prince's estate is...