Anderson, Dorn & Rader Blog

A trust is meant to work as a part of your estate plan as a means to avoid probate, minimize estate tax liability, and protect the inheritance for your beneficiaries. […]

You may think it is relatively easy to name the people you want to be beneficiaries of your estate upon your death.  Naming your children as beneficiaries is a no-brainer, right?  But […]

During this Holiday season, the majority of us get wrapped up (pun intended) in giving.  'Tis the season, right?  But did you know that certain gifts may be subject to a […]

There are nearly 3 million special needs children in the United States.  How many of those children's families have a special needs plan in place?  A basic estate plan will […]

Creating an estate plan to protect your minor children is one of the most important things you will ever do.  When you and your spouse have separated or divorced, creating […]

One aspect of asset protection planning that is difficult for most people is making a proper determination of who is likely to be a potential creditor. Those who are able […]

Nevada Asset Protection Planning Mistakes from Brad Anderson One aspect of asset protection planning that is difficult for most people is making a proper determination of who is likely to […]

Family heirlooms come in all shapes and sizes – from jewelry to art, fine china to family photos.  Determining how to fairly divide these family heirlooms among your loved ones, […]

Pass through businesses are the most common form of business entity utilized by closely-held and family-owned businesses.   The number of pass-through entities has continuously increased over the last 30 years, […]

Families of loved ones with special needs must have a special needs plan to ensure the continued care of their special loved ones.  If you have a child or an […]

Traditional IRAs and retirement plans sponsored by employers are great retirement investment tools.  While there are benefits associated with these types of retirement accounts, Roth IRAs may have additional benefits […]

There are so many valuable benefits a comprehensive estate plan can provide, especially when it comes to ensuring your estate is passed on to your loved ones upon your death.  […]

If you have any children under the age of 18, it is important that you at least have a will, including provisions designating who you would want to be the […]

It is a very common reaction, upon losing a loved one, to be at a loss as to what actions may need to be taken.  Finding the will, locating insurance […]

Your oldest son has just informed you that he and his wife want to buy their first home, but they can't afford the down payment.  Even with favorable interest rates […]

Sometimes issues arise in estate planning that put an inheritance in question. In Mississippi a few years ago, a young man who suffered from severe mental illness, killed his mother. […]

Asset protection is very important to anyone who wants to protect their estate but proper protection can be tricky. Asset protection planning is basically the process of evaluating all of […]

The death of a spouse is always traumatic. In that time of loss, the surviving family members are often at a loss as to what needs to be done. Whether […]