After losing a loved one, a whirlwind of activity can happen. You will likely need to make funeral arrangements or at least attend the service. You will undoubtedly have much grief to work through. You may also need to assist with the closing your loved one’s estate....
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How is real estate addressed during probate?
Handling a loved one’s final affairs often means ensuring that his or her earthy possessions are distributed appropriately. In some cases, that may mean that a person has to determine what will happen to real estate that was held in the decedent’s name. It may be...
An estate plan does not have to include every personal detail
When some Nevada residents think about estate planning, they may look around their homes and see numerous assets they have accumulated over the years. They may think that they have to specifically state who gets each of these items as part of their estate plan, and...
Could a family trust help with asset protection?
Accumulating assets over a lifetime differs for each Nevada resident. Some individuals may have a minimalist approach to the assets they accrue and maintain, and others may acquire considerable wealth and property that they hope to leave to their loved ones. In the...
Wrongdoing by executors could be dire during probate
After a Nevada resident’s passing, there are still many personal issues that need to be addressed. Typically, an executor is appointed to handle those remaining issues during probate to ensure that the estate is settled properly. There are many duties involved, and...
Do you really need an estate attorney?
When Nevada residents are putting together an estate plan, they want to make sure that they're doing everything that they can to protect their beneficiaries. An estate plan helps ensure that when you are no longer here, your beneficiaries will be able to inherit your...
Navigating family estate disputes
The death of a loved one sometimes brings not only grief, but also tension and conflict between surviving siblings and other family members. If you are engaged in an estate dispute or see the beginnings of a potential conflict, here are few tips to help you navigate...
3 issues that could open the door to undue influence
Many Nevada residents would love to have the chance to care for an aging loved one full time. Unfortunately, most individuals have children of their own, jobs and other obligations that essentially make it impossible to take on the added responsibility of providing...
How can you protect your estate from creditors?
If you're planning your estate in Nevada, you probably want to leave a sizeable share of assets to your loved ones. Unfortunately, you might be worried about what will happen to those assets once they transfer to your beneficiaries. Creditors may be able to seize your...
Is a holographic, or handwritten, will valid in Nevada?
When your loved one passed, you may not have known whether he or she had created a formal estate plan. As a direct heir, you may have anticipated receiving assets from the estate, nonetheless. However, when someone else came forward with a handwritten note claiming...