Planning for the future means planning beyond your own future. Taking a vested interest in those you leave behind, and how passing on your assets is going to occur, requires careful thought and a well-rounded understanding of your options. Two popular options of transferring assets in estate planning are pay on death (POD) and transfer […]
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Welcome to the Clear Counsel Law Group blog. I’m Jonathan Barlow, a probate attorney with the firm, and I’d like to offer some clarity on a topic that often puzzles folks during an already challenging time: ancillary probate. Imagine this: A Nevada resident passes away, leaving behind a legacy that includes property—perhaps a house, a
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To the public, the concept of pet trusts tends to evoke a chuckle. Why would anyone leave money to their pet? The estate planning attorneys at Clear Counsel Law Group deal with questions about pet trusts frequently. Contrary to the exaggerated, jokey, opinion people might have, pet trusts are quite common. The key difference is
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Transcript: Good afternoon. My name is Jonathan Barlow. I’m a probate and trust attorney here at Clear Counsel Law Group. Over the course of my practice, I have done not only the regular administrations of trusts and probates, but I’ve dealt with countless disputes and litigated matters and trust and estate litigation. One of the
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In probate and trust disputes, a common challenge faced by those involved is ensuring that crucial witnesses testify. It is not uncommon to find situations where vital information resides with a witness who may be reluctant or unable to appear in court. Fortunately, Nevada statutes provide options to counter this problem. Compelling a Witness to
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On the subject of estate planning in Nevada, many people wonder if it’s necessary to have a local, Nevada-based attorney prepare their documents. This is a good question since state laws differ on how the documents are prepared, where they need to filed, and how they will be processed come probate. With information security as
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Recent changes in Nevada laws have introduced new options for residents, particularly regarding wills and probate processes. These changes can have significant implications for how estates are planned and managed. Estate planning is already a critical component of managing your assets and ensuring that your wishes are honored after your passing. The estate planning attorneys
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The sudden death of Prince (the musician), and the discovery that he didn’t have a will (despite his immense wealth), brought some attention to the probate process. It’s surprising when someone so well-off doesn’t engage in basic estate planning, such as making a will. This scenario raises the question: what happens when there’s no will?
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Estate planning can seem formidable. Every step has so many potential outcomes that it’s easy to shut down and not finish. It is, however, a crucial step in ensuring your assets are handled according to your wishes after you pass away. The difficulty of planning ahead leaves people in a position where they accomplish the
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Transcript: Hello, I’m Jonathan Barlow, a probate attorney here at Clear Counsel Law Group. We have a question today about a second probate. Is there a time when a probate has to be reopened and a second probate occur for the same estate of a deceased person? Your First Call is Free. No Obligation. If
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