Beware Nevada’s Transfer-on-Death Deed Since 2011, property owners in Nevada have been able to transfer real property at death with a transfer on death deed that was recorded prior [...]
You Have A Trust – Now What? You Have to FUND it!You made a trust and with it a will, financial power of attorney and advanced health care directive. You may even have signed a deed and other [...]
Trusts in Estate Planning – Do You Need One?Think of a trust as a box in which you put your property; your house, boat, cars, bank accounts, etc. Trusts serve several purposes: 1. [...]
Estate Planning 101 – What is an Estate PlanWhen most people hear “estate plan” they have no idea what that means. I always hear “I don’t own any property” or “I don’t have children, [...]
What is Probate and Why Should You Avoid It?Probate isn’t always bad, but most of the time, it is a waste of money and time. Probate is a court supervised legal process whereby the [...]
Transfer-on-Death Deed – Avoiding Probate in NevadaHow do you transfer title to your home after you die? In most instances, property can only be transferred through a trust or the probate [...]
Wills – Should You Do-It-Yourself?Believe it or not, I get a lot of questions about creating a will from a prepackaged program, online, or even by yourself. Is it good enough [...]
When Mom or Dad Live Far Away, Who Are You Going To Call In A CrisisIf you’re like many children, your parents decided to up and retire in a more temperate climate. So, they packed up and move to the sunny [...]
Convincing Your Parents to Plan for Elder CareI’ve discussed this topic before, but it is becoming more important in an aging society. As our parents age their physical deterioration may [...]
Yours, Mine and Ours – Estate Planning for the Blended FamilySo you’ve decided to merge your families. Amidst all the excitement and anxiety, you probably forgot about estate planning (don’t worry, [...]
Nevada Domestic Partnerships – Planning the Rest of Your Life TogetherPlanning for Your Life Together – And Beyond Now that you’ve decided to register your domestic partnership, you need to plan for your life [...]
Nevada Domestic Partnership – What Are You Getting Yourself Into?Family Matters Before you take the plunge and register your domestic partnership, you should know what you are getting yourself into. Aside [...]
Nevada Domestic Partnership – Is It Right For You?Effective October 1, 2009, Nevada became one of only a handful of states that recognize a type of civil contract called a domestic [...]