Estate Planning, Estate Planning in Nevada, Trust, Will

How to Avoid Probate in Nevada

Most people already have assets that will avoid Probate after their death. The most basic of these are jointly titled assets and beneficiary designated documents like life insurance or retirement. However, there are still other asset that are exposed and could easily be modified to become “Non-Probate” assets. The largest assets that are exposed to probate often include the real property, a business and non-retirement investment accounts.

24: Feb, 2023

Will

What Is a Pour-Over Will?

A pour-over will is a special will that provides that some or all of a person’s assets be transferred to their trust rather than specific beneficiaries or heirs through the probate process. Any assets unaccounted for “pour over” into the person’s trust, helping the estate avoid costly probate. Here is a closer look at what this legal document entails.

23: Nov, 2021

Blog, Trust, Videos, Will

Wills Vs. Trusts

2: Feb, 2021

Estate Planning in Nevada, Trust, Will

Revocable Living Trusts The Basic Explanation

First and foremost, this topic is generally misunderstood and is much simpler than folks are led to believe. Really, it is not that complicated – I promise! Below is a basic explanation for general use on what is often referred to as a “Will Substitute” type of revocable living trust.

10: Feb, 2016

Estate Planning in Nevada, Same-Sex Marriage, Trust, Will

ESTATE PLANNING: POST “DOMA” AND THE IMPACT ON SAME SEX COUPLES

Ensuring your assets are there for your same-sex spouse with Estate Planning tools will be much easier, and fairer, given the DOMA decision. It is clear we are still in a transition period, but, in Nevada, which only mandates filing a federal tax form, there are broader protections for higher wealth same-sex spouses.

2: Oct, 2013

Estate Planning in Nevada, Living Will, Trust, Will

Nevada’s Living Will Lockbox

During the Surratt Law Practice radio show hosted by Kim Surratt with guest Melissa Exline, the attorneys recently talked about the Living Will Lockbox provided as a free service to Nevadans. You can easily access the information available on the “Living Will Lockbox” by visiting Nevada’s Secretary of State online.

6: Dec, 2012

Category: Will