Guardianships & Conservatorships
Establishing an adult guardianship or conservatorship in Nevada
Estate planning can take a variety of forms, from creating a last will and testament to establishing a revocable or irrevocable trust and more. For some Nevada families, though, a less common but equally important aspect of planning for the future involves something called an adult guardianship or conservatorship. With the help of a lawyer,…
Read MoreEstablishing a guardian or a trust can save time, money in Nevada
There is a saying: Failing to prepare is like preparing to fail. This sentiment can be applied to many situations in many states every day, and estate planning in Nevada is no exception. For example, things like failing to properly prepare for the incapacitation of an elderly relative can result in the need for a…
Read MoreProviding for horses after owners’ death through estate planning
Many Nevada residents provide for their pets after death, but horses are often far more valuable than the family pet. People own horses for competitions, races and breeding, which can all be lucrative and make the horses worth a substantial amount of money. What happens to these horses after the death of their owners can…
Read MoreAvoiding the potential for abuse in a guardianship
When injured, ill or aging adults here in Nevada and elsewhere are unable to care for themselves, family members or care facilities such as hospitals and nursing homes often step in to act on behalf of the incapacitated individual. Unfortunately, there seem to be an increasing number of cases in which a guardian (the person/entity…
Read MoreDifferent types of guardianship in Nevada
Coming to the realization that a member of your family is unable to make sound decisions on his or her own behalf and needs help with day-to-day activities can be heartbreaking. You can take responsibility for their care and decisions through a guardianship. The state of Nevada has several different types of guardianship, based on…
Read MoreAgreement reached in guardianship of Whitney Houston’s daughter
Nevada fans of the late Whitney Houston or Bobby Brown are most likely aware that their daughter, Bobbi Kristina, was found in the bathtub at her home in January. She was unresponsive and remained hospitalized until sometime in March when she was moved to a rehabilitation center. The 22-year-old’s grandmother says that she suffered irreversible…
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