Probate

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In estate planning, a unique area of law is gaining attention: posthumous conception. This emerging issue concerns the use of frozen genetic material, like eggs or sperm. This situation, slowly becoming less unusual, brings up significant legal implications for estate planning. Clear Counsel Law Group deals with all sorts of interesting and complex cases that

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

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

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

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

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

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

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