Archive for May 2017

Residents of Nevada who do not yet have a will or trust are most likely at least aware of the value of these documents. However, a newer aspect of estate planning is growing rapidly in importance. It’s one that some individuals may not yet have given much thought: digital assets. As people’s online existence becomes…

As time passes, circumstances change, as do opinions and relationships. Often, for residents of Nevada, this fact is reflected in how quickly estate planning documents like wills and trusts become outdated. Common advice holds that even an annual review of the documentation in an estate plan would not be too frequent. When it comes time…

The best time to start thinking about financial planning for the future is always right now. However, post-tax season tends to be an especially good time to consider estate planning, as many residents of Nevada have just taken stock of their finances. While there are many things to consider, there are a few items of…

For a variety of reasons, individuals sometimes wish to avoid probate. A revocable living trust is one way to avoid the process, but some residents of Nevada may mistakenly have heard that joint asset ownership between couples achieves the same result. This, however, is only accurate when the first spouse passes away. Further steps need…