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The estate planning lawyers at our firm place an emphasis on education, because far too many people have misconceptions about wills and trusts. One of the most common ones is […]

There is no cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all estate plan, and this is why it is necessary to receive personalized counsel from a licensed estate planning attorney before you make any decisions. Every situation […]

When you establish a revocable living trust, you are also generally the initial Trustee of the trust, administering the trust assets for your own benefit as a beneficiary of the […]

As Reno asset protection attorneys, we emphasize the fact that relatively frequent estate plan revisions may be necessary. There are different events that occur throughout society as a whole that […]

If you have not thought a lot about estate planning until now, you may assume that you will eventually go to an attorney to execute a Will. Many people know […]

Did you ever wonder what happens to your digital footprint when you pass away? Well you should, particularly if you are part of the 77 percent of Americans who go […]

As estate planning lawyers, all too often we speak with people that are looking for “damage control.”  They find themselves in difficult circumstances because they did not plan ahead in […]

Compliments of Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Written By: The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys If you have a pet, you know firsthand the bond that can develop between humans […]

The elder law and estate planning attorneys here at Anderson, Dorn, and Rader assist people that are planning ahead to address the eventualities of aging. We also work with concerned […]

Trusts are incredibly useful tools. But, like other useful tools, they do not fit every circumstance and they must be used properly. Learn more about two common mistakes and how they may be avoided.

Although many people equate “estate planning” with having a will, there are many advantages to having a trust rather than a will as the centerpiece of your estate plan. While […]

When considering the need for estate planning, many people think, "It's been on my list of things to do for years... I'll get around to it sooner or later."  A […]

An important estate planning question that must be asked is, "Who makes decisions about your medical care if something happens to you?"  This results from illness, injury, incapacity (such as […]

Privacy is a main concern for many clients when it comes to estate planning.  One benefit of creating a Living Trust, as opposed to simply drafting a Will, is the […]

Most clients understand that revocable living trusts are valuable components of an estate plan. But when asset protection is a primary goal of your estate plan, then revocable living trusts […]

Probate is simply the administration of an estate through the court system after someone's death.  Nearly every estate is required to pass through probate before heirs can receive their inheritance.  […]

Establishing a Future Guardianship For Your Children from Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd. One of the common reasons parents put off planning for guardianship of their children is that they […]

The Value of An Irrevocable Trust from Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd. There are two types of irrevocable trusts: irrevocable living trusts and testamentary trusts. They both serve different purposes. An […]