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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 […]

While most of us would probably be excited to receive news of an inheritance, that is not the case for everyone.  The reality is there may be certain situations where receiving […]

Trusts are popular estate planning tools for many reasons, including the fact that they help avoid probate and they provide some asset protection.  Depending on the size and nature of […]

Weddings are very memorable events - full of anticipation and lots of planning.  Once you decide to get married, there is one type of planning that many people overlook – […]

Nevada has allowed the use of self-settled spendthrift trusts since 1999.  These trusts can provide great protection for trust property against the creditor's of beneficiaries.  Basically, you are allowed to be […]

When it comes to estate planning most clients readily think about their cash, investments, houses, and cars.  But what some clients tend to overlook are the valuable family heirlooms.  Those […]

One issue that often concerns investors is whether it would be best to make short-term investments at higher interest rates. The drawback of this investment strategy is that, once the […]

A living trust is an important component of every estate plan.  But, before you make a decision to include one in your personal estate plan, you should dispel some of […]

While there are several types of business entities to choose from when establishing a business, different business structures have different benefits and risks.  The sources of tax and legal liability […]

When you first establish your 401k plan, you will be required to designate a beneficiary to receive the balance of the account in the event you pass away.  For most people, especially […]

One of the reasons a living trust is popular is because it can help you to avoid probate while providing a reasonable degree of asset protection. Clients regularly have concerns […]

Nevada Capital Gains Tax from Brad Anderson The drawback of this investment strategy is that once the capital gains tax is imposed, you are more likely to earn less profit […]

Most people don’t realize that having a huge net worth is not a requirement for financial planning.  Even families with the smallest of budgets can benefit from a proper financial […]