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Welcome to the Vander Laan Law Firm, LLC blog. Your resource for insights on estate planning and probate in Minden, Carson City, and beyond. Here, we share practical guidance, legal updates, and tips to help you plan for your future with confidence.
When to Think About Updating Your Estate Plan
January 10th, 2024
Your estate plan allows you to control who will handle your affairs if you become incapacitated and who will receive your property after your death. A typical estate plan includes a Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney, and L…
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Estate Planning for Small Business Owners
November 27th, 2023
Estate planning is important for everyone, but it is especially important if you own a small business. A well-prepared estate plan can preserve your legacy and allow you to pass wealth on to future generations. If you are a small business owner, you…
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Litigation vs. Mediation in Probate Disputes
November 27th, 2023
Settling the affairs of a deceased loved one and transferring their assets to heirs and estate beneficiaries involves several complicated procedures. Probate disputes can arise when the heirs and beneficiaries interpret the deceased person’s estate…
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Do I Need an Attorney for Probate?
June 8th, 2023
Have you recently lost a loved one? Were you named as the Executor in someone’s Will? Do you have questions about the Nevada probate process but don’t know where to turn? If you find yourself in this situation, you may be wondering, “Do I need…
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How to Avoid Probate in Nevada
March 24th, 2023
Probate is the court-supervised process of settling a deceased person’s estate. The estate representative must locate the deceased person’s assets, pay legitimate debts, and transfer property to the people the deceased person intended to have it.…
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Who Gets Paid First in the Probate Process?
March 3rd, 2023
If you were named as the executor or administrator of a deceased person’s estate, you might wonder who gets paid first in probate. While the deceased person’s Last Will and Testament provides a general guide, probating an estate is not always a s…
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How Much Does Probate Cost in Nevada?
March 3rd, 2023
Probate is the legal process of taking inventory of and distributing a person’s assets after they die. It is a common court-supervised procedure that protects against fraud after someone passes away and is required for most estates in Nevada in the…
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What Happens if You Die Without a Will?
December 20th, 2022
Many people believe that estate planning is only for the wealthy. But nothing could be further from the truth. Estate planning is for everyone, and there are many reasons everyone should have a Will. When a person dies without a Will, Nevada law defi…
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A Guide to the Probate Process
October 19th, 2022
Probate is the legal process by which a deceased person’s assets are distributed to their heirs after the estate is inventoried, and estate debts are paid. If the person had a will, their assets will be distributed according to the terms of the wil…
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Estate Planning for Young Adults
September 20th, 2022
Your estate plan allows you to control what happens to your assets when you can no longer make decisions for yourself and after you have passed away. When you are young and starting your family, it may seem like you have plenty of time to build a fin…
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