Estate planning is evolving to keep pace with technological advancements. Traditional physical assets are now often accompanied by digital counterparts, presenting new challenges and ambiguities in estate planning. New laws, new terms, and new approaches need to be taken to ensure that assets, in whatever form, can be handled. The Trouble with Digital Assets Consider […]
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Estate planning can be emotionally taxing, especially when it involves decisions about disinheriting a family member. Estate planning attorneys encounter situations where clients hesitate to disclose all relevant information, which leads to future complications. The most common of which is prolonged probate proceedings. The Case of the Forgotten Child A common scenario involves clients who
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Estate planning, while essential for individuals and families, often involves facing some uncomfortable and difficult questions. Many people avoid estate planning because it forces them to confront their own mortality, potential incapacity, or make tough decisions about their assets and family. Understanding and addressing these issues is necessary if you want to ensure your wishes
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Transcript: Jonathan Barlow: Hello. My name is Jonathan Barlow. I’m an attorney here at Clear Counsel Law Group. A question that frequently comes up from my clients is: If they have a Will, can they make their own handwritten changes on the face of that Will within the document themselves or do they have to
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Moving to Nevada as a retiree or a snowbird comes with unique estate planning opportunities, especially if you continue to hold assets in multiple states. Here’s a simplified guide to help you navigate this process, making it as relatable and understandable as possible. Why Update Your Estate Plan in Nevada? Many retirees choose Nevada as
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There’s a common misunderstanding about probate and how it applies to different types of assets. Many people think that certain assets, like brokerage accounts, automatically bypass probate simply because of what they are. However, that’s not the case. The key to avoiding probate lies in how the asset is owned or whether a beneficiary is
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Getting Ahead as a Real Estate Agent Transcript: Hi, my name is Jordan Flake. I’m an attorney with Clear Counsel Law Group. I have some advice for real estate professionals out there. We deal with a lot of real estate professionals, we like a lot of the ones that we use, and if you do
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Settling an estate after the passing of a loved one or family member can be technically complex and emotionally overwhelming. The attorneys at Clear Counsel Law Group, work to simplify this process for you. They help to keep the timeline short and the process moving along. They do this because one of the most pressing
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Advanced healthcare directives are essential tools in estate planning. They protect anyone who wants to have a say in their medical treatment, especially during end-of-life care. Clear Counsel Law Group, with its expertise in estate planning, provides valuable insights into what these directives are, why they are important, and how you can change them. What
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The process of estate planning can conjure images of land barons and industrialists picking out hedges and how many fountains to purchase. Despite this connotation, estate planning is far more important for those with modest assets. Here, we explore three key tools that can help individuals with smaller estates to effectively manage the transfer of
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