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Is a Handwritten Will Valid in Nevada?
Posted in estate planning on December 16, 2024
Ensuring your will is legally valid is an important step to protecting your wealth. If you live in Nevada, you have several options for estate planning, depending on your needs. One of these options is to create a handwritten will. You may be wondering, “Is a handwritten will valid in Nevada?” It may only be… (Keep reading)
Can I Write My Own Will and Have It Notarized in Nevada?
Posted in estate planning on December 15, 2024
Estate planning may not be at the top of your mind now, but creating a will to protect your wealth is essential regardless of how much you own or have. If you live in Nevada, you should understand the requirements for a will to be legally valid before you consider what approach you will take… (Keep reading)
What Are the Seven Steps in the Estate Planning Process?
Posted in estate planning on November 5, 2024
Starting the estate planning process can be overwhelming, especially if you are attempting to do so on your own. Having an experienced Las Vegas estate planning lawyer by your side throughout this process can make everything go a lot more smoothly. Still, it is important to understand and know how the estate planning process actually… (Keep reading)
Does a Trust Avoid Probate in Nevada?
Posted in estate planning,probate,trust on August 23, 2024
Probate courts can create a time-consuming ordeal for your loved ones. This is one reason why many people turn to Las Vegas estate planning lawyers who can take steps to reduce the time an estate spends going through probate. One question attorneys frequently field is, “Does a trust avoid probate in Nevada?” A trust provides… (Keep reading)
What Is the Downside of a Living Trust in Nevada?
Posted in estate planning,trust on July 10, 2024
If you are looking to make an estate plan that you feel respects your goals and wishes, you may have wondered, “What is the downside of a living trust in Nevada?”. Answering that question begins with understanding living trusts and applying that knowledge to your situation. An experienced living trust attorney can help you explore… (Keep reading)
How Does a Living Trust Work in Nevada?
Posted in estate planning,trust on July 9, 2024
If you are in the planning stage of your financial future and are asking, “How does a living trust work in Nevada?” the law firm of Ken R. Ashworth & Associates is here to help you unpack this question. Living trusts in Nevada are a powerful tool for managing your assets and health care details…. (Keep reading)
What Is the Process of Probate in Nevada?
Posted in estate planning on May 9, 2024
The probate process can be a complicated one, especially if there is someone who is planning to contest the contents of a will. Ideally, you want the probate process to go as smoothly as possible so you can focus on grieving your recent loss. Regrettably, that is not always the case. If you are dealing… (Keep reading)
Understanding a Conflict of Interest with the Successor Trustee in Nevada
Posted in asset protection,estate planning on October 24, 2023
In a trust, the successor trustee, or the person who will take over the estate of a loved one when they pass, is also considered a beneficiary or someone who will inherit assets due to the trust. When the successor trustee is given certain responsibilities to the trust, yet they have their own self-interests they’d… (Keep reading)
