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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 […]

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 […]