Protecting Your Wealth One Piece at a Time
Las Vegas looks on with a mix of awe, reverence and perhaps a bit of envy at the talent, audacity and brilliance of those entertainers who have reached that precipice of fame and fortune that so few can attain. In the world of sports and entertainment, many of the...
People who have a will as part of their estate plan in Nevada generally name close family members as heirs. That will include a spouse. However, divorce is quite common and people might need to change their will to address the new circumstances. After the divorce,...
For older Millennials, 40 may already be here, or it is on the horizon. You may now be closer to 60 than to 20, and while you may still feel young, it is definitely time to start acting like an adult. However, one of the most overlooked adult places is Las Vegas,...
As you age you likely know many people with wills, even if you do not have one yourself. In fact, if you are new to estate planning you might not understand the power of a will. The following is a brief overview of what a will does and what a will does not do. What...
Introduction Noncompete agreements are very common for highly compensated professionals in Texas. These agreements generally impose limits on the ability of a professional to move from one firm to another. The question most often asked about such agreements is whether...
Introduction Divorcing couples in Michigan face many issues in uncoupling their marriages, but dividing their property can be one of the most vexing challenges they will face. Understanding the process used by courts in the state can help both parties to a divorce to...
Introduction One of the many reasons given by Nevada estate planning attorneys for drawing up a will is to prevent disputes over the assets owned by the maker of the will (the “testator”) after the testator dies. Unhappily, even the best drawn will and most thoroughly...
When we are young, we assume our parents will always be around. However, as we grew older, we realize that our parents are growing older, as well, and the reality is that they will not always be in our lives. If our parents do not have estate plans set up, talking...
Nevada residents who have accumulated valuable assets know the important role estate planning plays in protecting those assets. One way to protect those assets is through an asset protection trust, also called a self-settled spendthrift trust. An asset protection...
There are so many things to consider when making future plans, especially when deciding how to provide for your loved ones should you no longer be there. Ensuring that estate assets will be safe and easily accessible when the time is right can be challenging....
David A. Straus is the author or co-author of many publications.
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