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How much do you really love your grandchildren?
November 14, 2024
A “will” or “trust” is an essential part of your estate plan. However, without the guidance of an experienced estate planning attorney,…
Understanding Nevada's Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act
October 3, 2024
Join us on October 10, 2024, for a session on Nevada’s Real Property Transfer on Death Act. Learn how property transfers after death with no…
What You Should Know About Death Taxes
October 2, 2024
What is an Estate Tax?
An estate tax, sometimes referred to as a death taxe, is a tax on your right to transfer property at your death.. It…
Don't put Agent Safety on the Back Burner
September 19, 2024
Real estate agents can be easy targets for criminals. Taking the “it could never happen to me” approach is an invitation to disaster and…
Cameras Permitted in Skilled Nursing Care Facilities
August 6, 2024
Arranging for the transfer of a loved one into a nursing facility can be an overwhelming task. The anxiety, in part, is due to the fact that…
Automatic Termination of Your Listing Contract
June 4, 2024
The Massachusetts Court of Appeals has held that when a person lists their property for sale with a real estate agent and then dies before…
The Most Common Mistake in Estate Plans
May 9, 2024
A comprehensive estate plan is designed to address issues regarding the disposition of your assets upon your death; however, it will also relate…
Why Sitting on the Dock of the Bay Doesn't Work
April 16, 2024
“Dock of the Bay” was based on an inspiration the great Otis Redding came up with during the time he spent sitting and watching the ocean…
70% of Sellers Admit They're Willing to Engage in Improper Conduct
March 21, 2024
Cinch Home Services has more than 40 years in the home warranty industry. Several years ago they published a survey of 494 home buyers and…
4 Ways Your Probate Attorney
Can Help You Deal with Stress
February 26, 2024
As an experienced probate attorney, I have seen my fair share of family disagreements. Probate is the process of addressing financial affairs…
Can Help You Deal with Stress
Green Alternatives to Cremation
January 23, 2024
On May 30, 2023, Governor Lombardo approved AB 289 offering another alternative to traditional cremation. The new law broadens the state’s…
Handling Grief is an Important part of the Probate Process
November 8, 2023
Losing a loved one is never easy. There are theories about grief and how to handle it. Over my 30 years as a probate attorney, I have seen…