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Understanding the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act from Brad Anderson Transferring your property, through a gift or by trust, is a common transaction. However, transfers of property to minors are […]

The last will and testament is still very popular, certainly not the only estate planning instrument available.  There are many other options, some of which may be better suited for […]

If you are familiar with the concept of capital gains, you may have heard of the term “step up in basis.”  Generally speaking, capital gains is the difference between the purchase […]

  The first piece of federal legislation addressing this issue was passed in 1956 and was known as the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act. The initial statute was based on […]

If creating your retirement plan has not been a priority, it is not too late to start.  Although Social Security will provide a sparse amount of retirement income, it will […]

Appropriate estate planning requires time and money.  Unfortunately, people often try to save costs and cut corners by using “do-it-yourself,” boilerplate forms.  The bad news is, one size does not […]

  If you have special needs children, you have more issues to be concerned with.  Many parents are not prepared for the long-term expense of caring for special needs children. […]

The dynamics of a “blended” family make estate planning for such families a particular challenge.  But, with blended families becoming more and more common, being able to create an effective […]

Every business owner needs to develop a plan for transferring their business.  Some day you will want to retire, and you need an exit strategy.  Or you may just want […]

Nevada Estate Planning For Families With Minor Children from Brad Anderson   The proper estate plan can answer the most important questions, not only for your other relatives, but also […]

How to protect your nevada assets from lawsuits from Brad Anderson Asset protection is defined as the process of examining your assets and rearranging them in a way that protects […]

A trust is more than just a way to avoid probating an estate.  There are many benefits, such as the ability to protect your property for your heirs, and reduce […]

The Importance of Life Insurance in Estate Planning from Brad Anderson An estate plan can include any number of tools for managing and protecting your assets, including life insurance policies. […]

In order to accomplish your goals in life, it is important to know how to manage your finances properly.  That is the purpose of financial planning.  The most common goals […]

If you have recently been notified that you were named as a beneficiary in someone’s will, you may be curious about the probate process that will take place. Probate is […]

Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. The symptoms of Alzheimer’s usually develop slowly, but get worse over time, becoming severe enough to […]

Asset protection is simply the process of examining your assets and rearranging them in a way that protects them from loss. Depending on the extent and nature of your assets, […]

Regardless of your income level, if you are planning for your future, you should not procrastinate.  Many of us are more focused on maintaining financial stability than planning ahead.  But, […]