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Every estate plan is not designed to accomplish the same objectives.  Our clients have differing circumstances and goals, and there are a variety of different solutions to achieve a particular […]

The Sopranos television series obviously generated a lot of revenue, and as you might imagine "Tony Soprano" James Gandolfini left behind a considerable estate. At the time of his passing […]

When you see some of the estate planning failures that have been taken by others, you may be motivated to avoid the same mistakes. People sometimes fail to plan ahead […]

You should be aware of the process of probate in Nevada when you are making preparations for the distribution of assets to your loved ones after your passing. When you […]

The process of estate planning involves some very measured and informed decision-making. If you make certain assumptions as a layperson you may be making errors of commission and omission. Because […]

There are numerous federal government benefits that legally married same-sex couples have traditionally been unable to enjoy. Even though a number of states sanction same-sex marriages, the federal government has […]

It is important to understand that estate planning documents do not exist in a vacuum. Estate planning is one of the most technical and dynamic areas of the law.  Properly […]

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

Most people would agree that it is not easy to reach your financial goals and accumulate a significant store of wealth.  For those fortunate enough to achieve this objective, the […]

The federal estate tax carries a 40% maximum rate, and the exclusion amount is $5.25 million in 2013. What this means in simple English is that only $5.25 million worth […]

People that have assets that exceed the exclusion amount ($5.25 million in 2013) most certainly need to discuss tax efficiency strategies with a licensed estate planning attorney who places an […]

There are DIY legal document sites on the Internet that sell generic fill-in-the-blanks legal documents including last wills. Another type of do-it-yourself estate planning involves the use of joint ownership. […]

The role of Life insurance is extremely important when considering your estate plan.  We would like to highlight three commonly asked questions about the tax implications, and provide the answers […]

Sometimes people would like to leave behind some type of asset to another individual without giving the recipient the right to decide who receives it after the recipient dies. Life […]

The last will is the most commonly utilized asset transfer vehicle in estate planning. Many individuals assume that this is their only logical option because they are under the impression […]

Estate planning involves confronting some sensitive matters.  For many people considering marriage, one such issue is the decision to ask your spouse-to-be to enter into a premarital agreement.  Those who […]

On the Internet there are marketers that sell generic estate planning documents like wills and trusts. Statistics tell us that most people don't have a comprehensive estate plan in place. […]

When you die without a will you are said to have died intestate. Under these circumstances the probate court must sort things out utilizing the laws of the state of […]