Estate Planning

Parents and other relatives might love all their offspring equally. At the same time, they are likely aware of their loved ones’ flaws and challenges.  This perception is necessary when seeking an estate plan that covers all bases. Learn more below. Who benefits from...

Locating a copy of a will is often a bittersweet moment. While it offers a glimpse into your loved one's final wishes, finding a photocopy instead of the original with a wet-ink signature can feel like a setback. For many families in Las Vegas, this discovery...

Understanding estate planning is essential for protecting your personal autonomy. Many individuals assume these legal documents are unnecessary until a crisis occurs, at which point the opportunity to make their own decisions has passed.  This short blog outlines...

Beneficiaries, such as adult children, often assume that their parents are going to split up assets evenly. If a child has two siblings and knows that their parents have roughly three million dollars in cash assets, they may assume that each one of them is going to...

You know that you want to use a power of attorney. Maybe you are making your estate plan and thinking about the future. You could have a stroke that leaves you suddenly incapacitated in the hospital. With a power of attorney, you can choose a medical agent who can...

If you’re thinking of creating an irrevocable trust to reduce estate taxes, protect your assets or provide security for your loved ones when you’re gone, it’s important to understand how this type of trust works. Unlike a revocable trust, which you can change or...

Everyone will eventually need an estate plan, but not everyone has one. Studies have found that roughly one-third of Americans have made an estate plan. But that leaves the majority of them with no plan in place. You may find yourself surprised to learn that people...

When a parent grows older, their health and independence often decline, which can leave them more vulnerable to influence from others. Many family members genuinely want to support and protect an aging loved one.  However, there are situations where distant relatives...

People with valuable property generally want to pass what they have accrued to loved ones when they die. Many people can achieve that goal by simply drafting a will. Using a will as the primary testamentary instrument in an estate plan can be effective, but it does...

An estate plan is meant to reflect your wishes and protect the people you care about. However, if it remains unchanged for too long, it can become outdated or ineffective. As life moves forward, your estate plan should keep pace. Here are some of the most common...