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Estate Documents You Should Update After the Death of a Spouse

Losing a spouse is emotionally traumatic, and it is important to give yourself time to grieve. As you process your loss, consider updating your estate plan to reflect changes in your family and how losing a loved one may impact your future wishes. An… Read More
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Benefits of a Trust in Nevada

Using a trust as part of your estate plan offers many advantages. Like a Will, a trust allows you to specify who will receive your assets upon your death. But, a trust provides additional flexibility, privacy, and tax benefits and can be used to avoi… Read More
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Can I Include My Pets in My Estate Plan?

Many pet owners treat their pets as members of the family. Understandably, they want to arrange for someone to care for their pets after their death. Nevada has special legal provisions that apply to estate planning for pets. A knowledgeable estate p… Read More
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What is the Difference Between an Executor and Administrator of an Estate

One of the most important aspects of estate planning is identifying someone who will act on your behalf after you pass away. This person will be legally authorized to manage your affairs, including paying debts and fees related to the administration… Read More
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Estate Planning for Digital Assets

In today’s digital era, we spend increasing amounts of our lives online. Over the course of a lifetime we will generate and accumulate a massive amount of data. Accordingly, we should all consider what will happen to our digital and online life whe… Read More
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What to Consider When Choosing an Executor for Your Will

Choosing an executor of your estate is an important decision, as this person will be responsible for admitting your Will to probate, carrying out your last wishes, and managing the distribution of your assets after your death. The executor of your es… Read More
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When to Think About Updating Your Estate Plan

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… Read More
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Estate Planning for Small Business Owners

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… Read More
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What Happens if You Die Without a Will?

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… Read More
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Estate Planning for Young Adults

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… Read More
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