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Nevada residents who plan their estates later in life may not think you need a guardian. Though, if you have a disabled adult child, then you will likely need an estate plan. For those earlier in life, you may need a guardian for both your kids and an elderly parent...

Estate planning and incapacity planning is uncomfortable. We are discussing our deaths and times when we may not be of sound mind (or even conscious). It is natural to put off such conversations. And, according to Caring.com, most (about 60%) are putting these talks...

Estate planning encompasses many different forms, from trusts and wills to powers of attorney and life insurance. These forms are affected by changes throughout your life, requiring you to update them to keep them current. One such event is a divorce and its impact...

If you are beginning the estate planning process, you may be considering several estate planning tools to make sure your loved ones get their fair share of your estate. A living revocable trust may be an effective way to distribute your assets. What is a living...

When someone executes a will, their hope is that their assets will be distributed as they see fit. However, challenges to the will can frustrate that intent – so a testator may include a no-contest clause, in order to limit the chances of such a challenge. But do they...

It is never too early or too late to start the estate planning process, no matter your age or financial status. Experts have come up with some things to do and things to avoid as you embark on your estate planning journey. Here are some tips on how to handle the...

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...