Archive for December 2015
Powers of attorney are important for every Nevada retiree
Thanks to scientific breakthroughs in medicine, people in the United States are living longer. With those advances, however, older Nevada residents run the risk of no longer being able to handle their finances without help at some point. For this reason, powers of attorney are important for everyone — especially for those who have reached…
Read MoreEstate planning is a gift to surviving family members
Nevada residents who have lost a loved one are most likely already aware that the funeral and burial is just the beginning of the work that needs to be undertaken. Typically, a probate proceeding will be needed in order to distribute the decedent’s property and pay any outstanding debts and taxes. Estate planning can help…
Read MoreWhat is changing in estate planning in 2016?
This is a question that many Nevada residents might be asking themselves as 2015 draws to a close. Estate planning is always evolving, and each year, some changes occur that could affect how people construct their estate plans. This is just one of the reasons that individuals should review their estate plans in order to…
Read MoreEstate planning can help simplify the probate process
Many Nevada residents may wonder if having an estate plan is worth it — especially if they are young. The fact is that the future is unpredictable, and any of us can be the victim of an accident or illness at any time. It is worth it to spare family and friends from having to…
Read MoreNo adult is ever too young for estate planning
Being young and healthy often makes Nevada’s young adults believe they are immortal. For this reason, many Generation Xers and Millennials tend to stay away from estate planning. They do not necessarily stay away from it because it necessitates contemplating their own mortality but simply because they do not believe they need it. Young adults…
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