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If you have any children under the age of 18, it is important that you at least have a Last Will and Testament ("Will"), including provisions regarding guardianship of your […]

There are many types of estate planning tools, including various types of trusts.  Irrevocable trusts are different from revocable ones.  To be “irrevocable” means to be immune to change.  So, […]

If you are planning for your retirement and trying to decide where to spend those relaxing days, come to Reno, Nevada.  This is especially true if you expect to be an […]

It is relatively easy to understand how important asset protection planning for Nevada residents can be.  Most people want to make sure their assets are protected, including real estate, investments, […]

Receiving an inheritance from a loved one can be thrilling, but for some it may also cause some concern. In fact, there are a host of questions you may have […]

It is not that uncommon for heirs to be disinherited for one reason or another. Regardless of the reasoning, if you feel the need to disinherit someone from your estate, […]

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 […]