It is important that Nevada residents create wills and other estate planning documents so that their assets and wealth are protected and properly directed to beneficiaries at the time of their deaths. However, beyond simply having such documents in place, individuals...
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Control of late singer’s estate uncertain due to multiple wills
A will is an important testamentary document. It provides important information to survivors and legal professionals about how a person's end-of-life estate should be distributed and where certain assets should be directed so that the decedent's intended beneficiaries...
Overview of the probate process
Some legal terms can leave Nevada residents scratching their heads. One such term is probate. While it is oftentimes fairly easy for most people to associate this legal term with estate planning and the distribution of a person's assets upon death, some people can...
When does a person have ‘standing’ to pursue probate litigation?
When a person in Nevada believes that a problem exists with their loved one's will, they may believe the terms of the will should not be honored. Thus, they may want to contest the will. However, not just anyone can pursue probate litigation; a person must have...
Are people fooling themselves about estate planning issues?
Although there are plenty of Nevada residents who have estate plans, there are probably more who do not. In some ways, it is understandable why an individual might not have an estate plan, but people often just don't understand how important it is to have one. And, of...
Electronic passwords can complicate the probate process
The vast majority of Americans have numerous electronic passwords that they use to access any number of applications or programs. Typically, the most we ever think about these passwords is when we need to create new ones, with being required to come up with a dizzying...
So, you think it’s OK to not have an estate plan? Think again
Millions of Americans know they should have an estate plan, yet they neglect to address this important issue. Why? Well, for starters, some probably believe that they do not need an estate plan because they don't have children, or they are not rich. Well, the fact of...
Avoiding risky missteps in estate planning
Many Nevada residents know that they should have an estate plan in place, but, for whatever reason, they are hesitant to even start the process. Why? Well, in some cases, people find the estate planning process mystifying - they don't know what options are right for...
What is the key to avoiding probate?
For many people in Nevada who start the estate planning process, avoiding probate is one of their main goals. No one likes to think of their relatives and close friends needing to go through complicated court procedures just so assets can be distributed according to...
Dispelling myths about estate planning and probate
Many people in Nevada probably avoid the estate planning process for a simple reason: they don't know where to start. This is understandable, as there are many different estate planning options that individuals and families can consider. Each situation is unique, so...