Probate And Estate Administration

There are a number of ways that the executor under a Nevada testator's will might misuse or abuse that position. In some cases, it may simply be due to a failure to act promptly. An executor who procrastinates on actions such as paying taxes, selling a house or...

Nevada residents who have been named as an executor under a person's will may wonder what kind of responsibilities and pitfalls may arise. One common mistake is failing to approach paying the estate's debts in an organized manner. An executor might begin paying debts...

Estate administration is an important process following the death of a Nevada resident. This process involves handling the decedent's belongings and accounts as creditors are paid and remaining assets are distributed to heirs. The party responsible for administrating...

One of the most important decisions that a Nevada resident makes when preparing a will is who to name as the executor of the estate. However, an executor does not have to accept the job simply because he or she was named in this role in a will. Being an executor...

When Nevada residents die after having prepared a valid will, they normally will have named someone to act as the executor. It is important for those who have been so appointed to understand what they will need to do and what their roles may entail.The first thing an...

When Nevada residents are creating their will, one of the most important decisions that they will have to make is who to name as the executor. The executor is the person or entity that is responsible for gathering all of the assets and distributing them to the...

In Nevada, estate planning can become complicated. As such, it is often wise to consult with an estate planning attorney to make sure you don’t miss anything. While a quality attorney will be able to answer your questions before you even ask them, there are a...

Couples and individuals in Nevada may or may not have thought about what will happen to their estate when they pass away. Even those who have considered this scenario may not have all the proper documentation to ensure they and their heirs are properly taken care of...

When a loved one passes on, the last thing you want to think about is dealing with their credit card debt. Yet, creditors are usually not going to wait for too long before trying to collect their owed interest. Though this usually goes smoothly, it can become...

So you are filling out a questionnaire to start thinking about your estate plan and you see a question asking you to list your "digital assets."  What are those? I have a digital clock and my computer has digital data. Is that what it means? The latter is closer...