Aretha Franklin’s heirs will likely face estate taxes
The death of Aretha Franklin at the age of 76 saddened music fans throughout Nevada and the rest of America. Her passing also revealed that she did not prepare a will or any kind of estate plan. With an estimated fortune of $80 million, which includes illiquid assets...
Incorporating digital assets into an estate plan
It isn't uncommon for Nevada residents to have digital assets like social media accounts or digital currency holdings. Currently, 42 states have laws that allow executors to manage digital assets like they do physical assets such as a home. However, even if they have...
Steps after receiving an inheritance
Nevada residents who are left money or assets in a will may have to take a few steps to obtain their inheritances. Furthermore, they should know how to manage those funds. The first step is to talk with the will's executor. One should request to review the last will...
Tips for choosing the right person as estate executor
One important step for people in Nevada who are creating an estate plan is choosing the right executor. This person will be responsible for locating the will and other important documents, inventorying assets, paying taxes, distributing assets and doing any other...
Estate planning the right way
Creating a proper estate plan involves more than consulting with an attorney about various types of trusts, wills and estate planning strategies. Nevada residents who want to make sure that the wealth that they have accumulated is sustained long enough to benefit...
What a personal representative is responsible for
Nevada residents who are named as the personal representative of an estate have an important duty to carry out. Their responsibilities include collecting assets, paying bills and filing income and estate tax returns if necessary. They are also tasked with distributing...
Understanding the probate process
When people in Nevada plan to create wills, trusts and other key estate documents, they are often most concerned with protecting their assets and ensuring that their family is cared for after their death. While the issue of probate comes up frequently when considering...
How an estate pays off its debts
Nevada residents who were in a marriage or civil partnership with someone who has recently died are not necessarily liable for their debts. Whether a person is liable for a given debt depends on whether or not his or her name was on the loan. Furthermore, a person may...
Trusts can be a better option for gifts to adult children
When people in Nevada start to think about future planning, estate planning is often part of the equation. When people marry, have children or pass other significant life milestones, these events can draw attention to the importance of dealing with one's assets after...
Keep estates organized
One estate planning mistake Nevada residents should avoid is leaving their affairs in disorder. This includes the physical, legal and financial aspects of their properties. People tend to accumulate many items over the course of their lives and may make no effort to...

