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A Will is probably the most common estate planning tool.  It is also a very easy way to make sure your property is passed on to those individuals you choose, […]

Both a guardianship and a power of attorney are methods of placing the control of someone’s affairs into the hands of someone else.  There are differences between the two and […]

When you die, your assets pass to your heirs by way of the probate process, regardless of whether you have a will or not.  Probate in Reno can be a […]

A power of attorney is a legal document giving an agent the authority to act on someone else’s behalf.  In Reno, Nevada, the person creating the power of attorney is […]

The Case of the iPhone Will In the case In re Estate of Karter Wu (Supreme Court of Queensland, Australia), Mr. Wu created and stored his Last Will and Testament […]

If you and your spouse have a living trust in Nevada and your spouse passes away, you may be at a loss as to what you need to do. The […]

A living will is an advance directive for health care, along with a health care power of attorney, should be part of any comprehensive estate plan. It is important to […]

Dying “intestate” simply means you did not have a will.  Each state has its own “intestate succession” laws.  Nevada is no exception.  How your property is distributed upon your death, […]

If you have ever cared for a disabled individual, you are aware of all that is required to maintain proper care for them, including not only medical needs, but personal […]

Some individuals add their children or other relatives to the title on property they own in an attempt to avoid probate.  Although this can avoid probate, it can also create […]

A power of attorney(POA) is a legal document that gives someone you have chosen the authority to act on your behalf.  In Reno, Nevada, the person who creates the power […]

How and when a power of attorney becomes effective depends on the type of power attorney that has been executed.  A power of attorney provides someone who has been designated […]

When you pass away, your estate must be administered, regardless of whether you have a will or not.  The person or company who is responsible for managing the administration of your […]

There are different types of powers of attorney.  They each have their own purpose and transfer varying levels of authority to the agent.  A “durable” power of attorney stays in […]

A very common question asked by estate planning clients is “what happens to my property if I am single when I die?  The answer to this question generally depends on […]

You have to be concerned about taxation when you are planning your estate. Taxes on asset transfers at death are going to be a factor for many high net worth […]

It can be intimidating to consider the possibility of relinquishing control over your property. People sometimes assume that you do surrender control of assets when you create a trust. In […]

November 11 is Veterans Day, and people around the country are taking some time to remember the contributions that have been made by former service members.  In this post we […]