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Hiring a Probate Attorney in Nevada

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

March 26, 2026
Losing a loved one is difficult enough—navigating the probate process shouldn’t add unnecessary stress. In Nevada, probate can range from…
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Average Cost of a Probate Lawyer in Nevada: What Families Actually Pay

March 3, 2026
When someone passes away and the estate needs to go through probate, one of the first questions families ask is how much the process will cost.…
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Does Life Insurance Go Through Probate? All Questions Answered

February 5, 2026
Planning for the future often involves major life decisions about protecting loved ones and managing financial risk. Life insurance is one of…
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What is a Probate Hearing and What You Should Expect in Nevada?

January 11, 2026
When a person passes away, their estate often cannot be transferred to heirs automatically. In many cases, Nevada law requires court supervision…
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Estate Tax Exemption

What Is the Estate Tax Exemption?

January 5, 2026
Estate planning often raises complex tax questions, especially for individuals and families with significant assets. One of the most important…
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residuary beneficiary

Residuary Beneficiary: What Is It and Do You Need One?

November 25, 2025
Estate planning involves more than distributing property or identifying specific beneficiaries who receive valuable assets. It also requires…
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clark county probate court

Everything You Need to Know about Clark County Probate Court

October 20, 2025
Managing probate can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already dealing with the loss of a loved one. Legal terms, court filings, and…
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what is estate planning

What Is Estate Planning? How and When to Update Your Estate Plan

September 20, 2025
You are sitting at your kitchen table on a Sunday morning. Your coffee is steaming, the kids are laughing in the next room, and life feels good.…
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Community Property Laws

Understanding Community Property Laws in Nevada Estate Planning

May 30, 2025
If you’re married and living in Nevada, you’ve probably heard the term community property tossed around—maybe during a chat with a friend,…
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probate bond

What Is A Probate Bond? And Who Pays for a Probate Bond?

April 16, 2025
Imagine this: your wealthy uncle passes away and leaves behind a substantial estate. He appointed you as the executor in his will, meaning you’re…
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Administrator of estate

Are you Certain you want your Spouse to Administer your Estate?

January 1, 2025
A recent case before the Florida Court of Appeal demonstrates another reason you need an estate plan. In your Last Will and Testament, your…
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power of attorney after death

Power of Attorney After Death: What are the Laws in Nevada?

December 23, 2024
A Power of Attorney, also called a POA, is a legal document that allows you to designate someone, usually a spouse or adult child, to handle…
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when is probate required

General Tips on Probate in the USA: When Is Probate Required?

December 9, 2024
When Prince, the iconic musician, unexpectedly passed away in 2016 without a will, a bitter legal battle erupted among his family members over…
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Death Taxes

What You Should Know About Death Taxes

October 2, 2024
What is an Estate Tax? An estate tax, sometimes referred to as a death tax, is a tax on your right to transfer property at your death.. It consists…
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Estate Planning Mistakes to avoid

Common Estate Planning Mistakes You Need to Avoid

August 19, 2024
Taking care of your estate plan feels morbid to some people. As a result, many people die without taking the steps they would have taken to ensure…
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Sitting on the Dock of the Bay Doesn’t Work

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…
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probate attorney

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…
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probate assets

Which of Your Assets Are Considered Probate Assets?

October 20, 2023
Inheriting some items can lead to the inevitable probate process, the legal procedure that is required but can take a long time to establish…
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