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A revocable living trust can be amended whenever necessary, during your lifetime.  When clients buy a new house or car, they may ask, "should I amend my trust?"  If you […]

Wills are very common estate planning tools with great value when it comes to having the freedom of determining to whom your estate will be distributed after your death.  Without […]

Considering how to pass your wealth on to the next generation?  Then the generation skipping tax is something with which you should be familiar.  The generation skipping transfer tax is […]

A Power of Attorney is a very common estate planning tool, that can easily be customized to fit each client’s needs.  When a Power of Attorney is created, the usual […]

So, you just set up a revocable living trust.  The next step is funding your trust. How the trust is funded depends on the type of assets you want to […]

One of the most important estate planning tools in Reno, Nevada is the durable power of attorney.  This tool makes it possible for you to choose someone you trust to […]

Living Trust vs Power of Attorney?  The answer may surprise you.  In order to create a comprehensive estate plan, you actually need both.  Estate planning is much more than simply transferring […]

So, you just received a notice that you will inherit from your great aunt’s estate.  A wonderful surprise, no doubt.  Of course, an estate may be required to pay taxes […]

It is not uncommon to revise a will more than once throughout your lifetime.  Circumstances are bound to change, and so must our estate plans.  Like a will, you can […]

Advanced Directives in Nevada from Brad Anderson Under Nevada law, you have the right to make decisions regarding the use of life-sustaining treatment, as long as you are competent to […]

Estate planning in Reno and throughout Nevada involves everything related to transfer of your assets at the time of your death.  One of the primary estate planning tools is the […]

A trust is a great way to plan for future management of your property, in the event you become unable to do so yourself.  Like most things, the terms of […]

By making your wishes known before something happens, you can help your loved ones feel more comfortable with how your medical treatment is handled and at decisions are made. Topics […]

Joint ownership in property can be created in one of three forms: with rights of survivorship, as community property, or as tenants in common. The type of ownership you have […]

As many people have realized, even a properly prepared and executed power of attorney can be rejected or question by a third party, such as a bank or insurance company.  […]

In general, trusts are very valuable estate planning tools.  A Family Wealth Trust can be used, not only for making estate administration simple and easy, but also for safeguarding the […]

Trusts are a vital wealth planning tool, not only for asset protection, but also for safeguarding the family’s wealth, regulating access to property and assets by younger family members, and […]

An agent is someone who is designated to manage the affairs of someone else.  In a power of attorney, their authority usually extends to the management of finances or health […]