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For anyone considering estate planning in Nevada, two of the main options are wills and trusts. While there are some individuals who believe it's better to opt for a trust than a will, the fact is that either one of these estate planning methods can work well. A will...
Many estate planners in Nevada want to take advantage of the higher level of flexibility and autonomy offered by trusts. However, they may have questions about how trust instruments work, especially where they differ from wills. For example, some may wonder if they...
Over the next several decades, roughly $30 trillion in wealth will be transferred from grandparents and parents to their children and grandchildren. Therefore, it's important for Nevada residents to plan how the assets will be transferred. This may be made easier...
Major life events should trigger a review of the estate plan for people in Nevada, and divorce is one of those events. The first step is to review the will. The executor, which is often the spouse, may need to be changed along with other elements of the will that...
There may be times in which a Nevada estate owner wants to disinherit a family member. While disinheriting is possible, the process should be done with the assistance of a professional. Otherwise, the disinherited person may be able to challenge the move and have it...
A power of attorney is the ability act on another's behalf in certain legal situations. In certain situations, the grantor may want to revoke these powers from an individual. If the POA has a specific termination date, it will cease to be effective as of that date....
Some Nevada residents may be familiar with couples who were married for a long time and then died within a few weeks or months of one another. This is sometimes known as "broken-heart syndrome," and it may have played a part in George H.W. Bush passing away just over...
Nevadans who are 50 and older may be looking to find ways to secure their legacies both now and well into the future. This is according to the 2018 U.S. Trust Insights on Wealth and Worth study. It found that 67 percent of respondents in that age range want to invest...
Your power of attorney designation is arguably the most important document in your estate plan. While your will and trusts manage your belongings after you die, your POA may very well determine the quality of life you have in your final years. Choosing the wrong...
Many people in Nevada create trusts as part of a comprehensive estate plan to leave their assets to beneficiaries. An important part of this process is putting assets into the trust. A living trust is usually designed to help manage assets during a disability and help...
