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The last will and testament is probably the most common estate planning tool.  Creating a will is relatively easy, but there are a few requirements that must be met in […]

If you are thinking about drafting your last will and testament or revocable living trust yourself using one of those do-it-yourself ("DIY") products, you may want to reconsider.  Despite how […]

It may come as a surprise but for some people finding out that you are about to receive an inheritance is not always good news.   For people who are currently receiving some […]

Why Does Probate Takes So Long in Nevada from Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd. The length of time it will take to complete the probate of an estate depends a […]

Being asked to serve as a trustee of a trust is a very important job.  The decision of whether or not to accept the appointment as trustee should not be taken […]

Families with minor children must do at least some basic estate planning, as soon as possible, in order to be prepared for the unexpected.  Having a good plan in place will […]

When it comes to planning for your future and the future of your family, the advice of an estate planning attorney can be invaluable.  Estate planning attorneys can provide the […]

For some, the thought of retirement is stressful.  Clients often question whether they will have enough savings or income to be able to retire comfortably.  Many wonder when they actually […]

Nevada's probate statutes are a set of laws pertaining to issues relating to wills and estates.  There is a Uniform Probate Code (UPC) which is meant to simply the probate process […]

Will Contests and How to Avoid Them from Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd. The desire to contest the will of a loved one is a very common occurrence in estate […]

If you are a gun collector, or maybe just a gun owner, you may be wondering, what is the best way to pass on your firearms to your heirs?  You […]

In the event you become unable to make decisions about your own medical care, due to illness, injury, advanced age or some other reason, having the right legal documents in […]

Most clients understand that living trusts are valuable components of an estate plan.  But when asset protection is a primary goal of your estate plan, revocable trusts are not necessarily […]

Trusts are a key element of every good estate plan. Knowing which type of trust you should have is also key, and the most popular type of trust is a […]

The basic probate process is already time-consuming, taking years to complete in some cases.  However, did you know that if you have property located in a state other than where you […]

The Do's and Dont's Of a Personal Representative in Nevada from Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd.   When a Nevada resident dies leaving property owned solely in his or her […]

You are probably not surprised that contesting a will is very common. Regardless of the desire to eliminate family disputes about who should receive what, they are often inevitable. You […]

If you ask most people about the purpose of an estate plan, they will tell you avoiding probate is the primary goal.  But how many people really understand what this means?  There […]