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What's the Difference Between Power of Attorney and Guardianship?

Guardianship vs. Power of Attorney: Choosing the Right Legal Protection A guardianship and a power of attorney are legal tools that can be used to help manage the affairs of someone who lacks the legal capacity to make decisions on their own. However… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning
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Important Life Factors to Consider When it Comes to Creating Your Estate Plan

While estate planning is often associated with the elderly or seriously ill, anyone can benefit from a comprehensive estate plan, particularly if you have children, substantial assets, or operate a business. This complex and nuanced area of the law i… Read More
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Why Estate Planning Matters: The Consequences of Not Having a Will

Estate planning is the process of deciding what to do with your assets when you pass away and, if you have minor children, recommending who will be their legal guardian. Estate planning is for everyone, and anyone over the age of 18 should consider p… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning, Probate
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Essential Checklist: What to Do After a Spouse or Parent Passes Away

Losing a spouse, partner, or parent can be a devastating and overwhelming experience filled with grief, confusion, and a sense of loss. In the midst of processing your emotions, you may also find that you need to open an estate and decide what to do… Read More
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Planning for Incapacity: Who Will Make Legal and Healthcare Decisions When I Can’t?

When most people think of “estate planning,” they think of preparing a Will or trust to dispose of their assets when they die. You may be surprised to learn that a properly prepared estate plan should address more than just who will receive your… Read More
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Advantages of a Living Trust as Part of Your Estate Plan

Estate planning is a process anyone can use to protect financial assets, provide financial security, and pass wealth on to future generations. Estate planning is for everyone, and anyone can benefit from a properly prepared estate plan. A living trus… Read More
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Protecting Loved Ones: Adult Guardianship in Nevada

When an adult can no longer care for themselves due to disability or mental illness, adult guardianship may be necessary. Guardianship of an adult is a legal arrangement in which a court appoints someone to make important life decisions for an adult… Read More
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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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