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The purpose of retirement planning is to be prepared for the period of your life when you stop working full-time. You need to consider all aspects of your life, including […]

A trustee is an integral part of a living trust.  The trustee is the person who makes sure the terms of your trust are followed.  Depending on the terms of […]

Definitely.  All business owners expose themselves to some legal or financial risks when they start the business.  Whether a business transaction has gone bad, or a business partner has objections […]

If you own a family business, then business succession planning must be a priority.  Eventually, you will want to retire.  But with a family-owned business, it is not as simple […]

Planning for the future of your pet may be as important as any other part of your estate plan.  Basically, there are three estate planning documents that can be used […]

A pet protection agreement is a document that allows you to decide ahead of time who will take care of your pets and exactly how they will be cared for. […]

If you haven’t started considering your retirement plan yet, it is not too late to start.  Though Social Security provides some retirement income, most of us are hoping for a […]

Most married couples in our country take for granted their assumed right to visit their spouses in the hospital and to make medical decisions for their spouses, when necessary.  The […]

A power of attorney is an essential component of every comprehensive estate plan.  This valuable tool can provide specific instructions for what should be done in the event you become […]

Possibly one of the most important decisions you make concerning your trust is who will serve as your trustee.  The trustee has a duty to comply with the terms of your trust.  These duties include distributions […]

The purpose of estate planning is to prepare yourself and your family for not only your death, but also the possibility of your incapacity.  Planning for both possibilities involves creating […]

In addition to simply owning property in only your name, there are different types of joint ownership, as well.  In Nevada, there are three recognized types of joint ownership of […]

When you establish a revocable living trust, you typically appoint yourself as the initial trustee; in other words, you choose yourself to manage your own assets. You also choose a […]

Statutes and legal documents often include strange language and curious terms that might not mean much to the average person. Estate planning documents and their governing laws are certainly no […]

Understanding what a guardianship is, as well as what is required to establish one, can be extremely helpful in deciding whether or not a guardianship is necessary.  Topics covered in […]

Most of us assume that everyone is required to honor a power of attorney if it is presented to them, but that is not always the case.  A power of […]

Choosing who should be the successor trustee of a family trust can be a very difficult decision.  The successor trustee will be the person who administers the trust assets after […]

One of the primary goals of estate planning is to help your loved ones after your death, both financially and emotionally. Adequate planning can help minimize the financial burden and […]