Estate Planning

Many parents pass away with outstanding debt. As a general rule, even though children may be concerned about having to cover these financial obligations, they are not required to pay down these debts. For example, a parent may still have credit card bills that are...

After someone passes away, their property does not automatically transfer to family members or other beneficiaries. Instead, the estate is usually managed through a legal process known as probate, which helps identify assets, pay outstanding obligations and distribute...

Have you considered how your assets are transferred to your loved ones after you pass away? However, if you have a will, then your loved ones may have to wait months before they inherit your estate. Furthermore, your estate could be at risk of disputes or legal...

When a loved one dies, there are a lot of things that have to be handled. One of these might be taking care of their estate. Many estates go through the probate process and are settled without incident; however, will contests can sometimes occur.  A will contest is...

Estate planning helps protect your assets, support your loved ones and reduce confusion after your passing. However, many people delay the process or make avoidable mistakes that create financial and legal complications for their families. A well-prepared estate plan...

When most people think about estate planning, the things that come to mind are their homes, bank accounts and family heirlooms. It makes sense, then, that digital assets are often overlooked, even though they may hold financial value, personal memories and sensitive...

Nevada’s asset protection trusts have a reputation that attracts the ultrarich from all around the country. CNBC called Nevada a “global center of family trusts and a friendly home to the world’s biggest fortunes.” However, your family doesn’t need to have billions of...

An estate plan is a set of instructions that outlines who will receive which of your assets when you die. There are also other functions for the plan, but the transfer of assets is the primary purpose for most people.  One thing to remember is that some assets have...

Estate plans help address medical emergencies, future support needs and the legacy a person leaves when they die. Some people take for granted that the people closest to them have legal protection regardless of whether they establish an estate plan or not. If a person...

When you are making an estate plan, it is important to think about your medical future. Right now, you are the only one who can make medical decisions on your own behalf. But there could come a time in the future when you are incapacitated due to injury or illness,...