Like Prince and Snoop Dog, most Americans do not have a will
Nevada residents may have heard that the performer Prince, who died last month, did not have a will. Now another performer has declared that he has no will. Artist and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg says he does not have a will, but that he does not think this is a problem....
Considerations in writing a will
Nevada residents who pass away without valid wills are considered to have died intestate, which can create serious difficulties for surviving family members. To protect one's estate from loss through this situation, a sound estate plan is advisable. However, writing...
The need to review and update wills
Some Nevada residents make the mistake of simply drafting their wills and never reviewing or updating them afterward. As applicable laws frequently change, it's a good idea to regularly review a written will, making modifications where needed.When people experience...
When a person should create or update a will
Having a will is important because it not only determines how someone's assets will be distributed upon their death, but it can also be used to name a person to take care of an individual's children. A Nevada resident who dies without a will is considered to be...
Writing a will in Nevada
Creating a will can give Nevada residents more power over how their assets are distributed after passing away. The first step in the process is to decide how the will is to be written. It may be possible to prepare the will through the use of an online will creation...
Why a will may be challenged
Nevada residents have likely read salacious media stories concerning the families of deceased celebrities battling over their inheritances. These accounts often center on accusations that the deceased individual's last will and testament should be ruled invalid for...
Foreign wills in Nevada courts
Although it doesn't occur frequently, sometimes Nevada courts will have to determine the validity of a will that has been executed in a foreign country. When a foreign will is written after a will was executed in Nevada, the question remains how the court will treat...
Digital wills in Nevada
If a Nevada resident has a will drawn up, it does little good to the testator's heirs if they are not able to find it. Some people spend years searching for financial and estate planning documents following the death of a loved one, so some startups have started...
Will planning is important even for those without children
Estate planning is a frequent concern for Nevada residents. In order to ensure that their family members are taken care of, most people will prepare a will. However, many people who are unmarried and who have no children may wonder if a will is even necessary. Most...
Items that can be inadvertently missed in a will
Nevada residents may believe that their affairs are in order when their wills are completed, but it is possible to miss important issues that could complicate matters after a testator's death. Unfortunately, a final will and testament can't be corrected after one's...