Estate Planning

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,...

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...