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Trusts are simply agreements that are characterized by trust and confidence between the trustee and the grantor (or the person creating the trust).  The trust agreement gives authority to the […]

If one of your goals in estate planning is to avoid probate through a revocable living trust, you should also have a "pour over" will.  Pour over wills allow certain property […]

If you have any knowledge about estate planning, you have no doubt heard the terms "last will and testament" and "trust."  However, do you know how these two estate planning tools different?  […]

What Is A Gun Trust And Why Do I Need One from Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd.  A gun trust can be beneficial in handling the inheritance of certain types […]

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 […]