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Trusts are an important type of agreement, characterized by trust and confidence. The agreement is made between a trustee and the person who created the trust, known as the grantor. […]

There are three common reasons most people choose to avoid probate.  Probate is a very public process, it can be rather expensive and, for some, it can take a long […]

While most people know that retirement planning is important, many do not have a good idea of what a retirement plan actually is.  A comprehensive retirement plan is essential if […]

Traditional IRAs and retirement plans sponsored by employers are great retirement investment tools. While there are benefits associated with these types of retirement accounts, Roth IRA benefits should also be considered […]

Taxes on inheritance are imposed on property received from someone else’s estate after their death.  The federal government does not impose an inheritance tax.  Instead, inheritance taxes are imposed at […]

You may have heard the term "intestate" or "intestacy" before, but wondered what it means. As your estate planning attorney can explain, the term "intestate" simply means dying without a […]

If you are one of the millions of Americans who considers a beloved pet to be part of the family, then you undoubtedly worry about what will happen to your […]

Many of our clients would agree that paying estate taxes is one of their major concerns in estate planning.  There is no Nevada estate tax, but that is not the case […]

Trusts are simply agreements that are characterized by trust and confidence between the trustee and the grantor (or the person creating the trust).  The trust agreement gives authority to the […]

If one of your goals in estate planning is to avoid probate through a revocable living trust, you should also have a "pour over" will.  Pour over wills allow certain property […]

If you have any knowledge about estate planning, you have no doubt heard the terms "last will and testament" and "trust."  However, do you know how these two estate planning tools different?  […]

What Is A Gun Trust And Why Do I Need One from Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd.  A gun trust can be beneficial in handling the inheritance of certain types […]

If you have any children under the age of 18, it is important that you at least have a Last Will and Testament ("Will"), including provisions regarding guardianship of your […]

There are many types of estate planning tools, including various types of trusts.  Irrevocable trusts are different from revocable ones.  To be “irrevocable” means to be immune to change.  So, […]

If you are planning for your retirement and trying to decide where to spend those relaxing days, come to Reno, Nevada.  This is especially true if you expect to be an […]

It is relatively easy to understand how important asset protection planning for Nevada residents can be.  Most people want to make sure their assets are protected, including real estate, investments, […]

Receiving an inheritance from a loved one can be thrilling, but for some it may also cause some concern. In fact, there are a host of questions you may have […]

It is not that uncommon for heirs to be disinherited for one reason or another. Regardless of the reasoning, if you feel the need to disinherit someone from your estate, […]