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Prevention Not Panic - Discovering Potential Legal Issues Before It’s Too Late

Most real estate transactions appear straightforward in the beginning. The property is listed. A buyer is found.  Escrow opens. Everyone expects…

Do You Need a Will If You Already Have a Trust in Nevada?

Trusts are one of the most effective tools available for avoiding probate, maintaining privacy, and providing a clear plan for managing and distributing…

What Real Estate Agents Should Never Say About Property Conditions

Real estate agents are often the first point of contact between a property and the market. In that role, agents are expected to market homes…

Five Things You Should Do Before Contacting a Probate Attorney

Losing a loved one is overwhelming. Between funeral arrangements, family questions, bills, property concerns, and uncertainty about what happens…
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Why Some Properties Can't Be Sold Immediately After Death

One of the most common misunderstandings after a property owner dies is the belief that family members can immediately list and sell the home.…
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Social Media Mistakes That Can Create Legal Problems for Agents

Social media has become one of the most powerful marketing tools available to real estate agents. It provides opportunities to increase visibility,…
Peace of Mind Is the Real Product of Estate Planning

Peace of Mind Is the Real Product of Estate Planning

When most people think about estate planning, they think about legal documents—trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.…
Guardianship Process in Nevada

The Step by Step Guardianship Process in Nevada

The legal guardianship process in Nevada follows a careful structure to ensure that every decision supports the protected individual. Although…
How Long Does Probate Take in Nevada

How Long Does Probate Take in Nevada?

When a family member passes away in Nevada, one of the first questions that comes up is how long the probate process will take. There’s rarely…

Disclosure of Cremains Disposed of in Backyard Not Required

The primary purpose of the NRS 113 Seller’s Real Property Disclosure (the “SRPD”) form is to ensure transparency and protect buyers by…

The Best Probate Agents Don’t Just Sell Homes - They Solve Problems

Probate sales are not your typical real estate transactions. They involve grieving families, court requirements, legal deadlines, and emotional…

Estate Planning Do It Yourself Disasters

While on-line “do it yourself” (“DIY”) estate planning services offer convenience, the potential problems due to mistakes can cost your…

Protecting Estate Assets After Death: The Role of a Special Administrator

Your loved one has passed away, and there is a life insurance policy, but the company won’t tell you if there’s a beneficiary designation?…
Selling a House in Probate

Selling a House in Probate: What Nevada Executors Need to Know

Inheriting a house doesn’t always mean keeping it. In many Nevada probate cases, the personal representative needs to sell real estate, either…
as-is clause meaning in Nevada

What an “as-is” clause really means.

NRS 113 requires the seller to complete the Seller’s Real Property Disclosure Form. Many buyers (and maybe even some agents) seem to think…
probate timeline in Nevada

Why Nevada Probate Takes So Long and What to Expect?

Probate is the process of administering a decedent’s estate and generally takes nine to twelve months from the commencement of the proceedings…
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Real Estate Agent’s Hate Speech Conviction Upheld

An agent in Virginia was found guilty of hate speech by the National Association of Realtors (“NAR”) in 2015.  The agent had been a…
Hiring a Probate Attorney in Nevada

Hiring a Probate Attorney in Nevada: Here Are The Questions You Should Be Asking

Losing a loved one is difficult enough—navigating the probate process shouldn’t add unnecessary stress. In Nevada, probate can range from…