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The last thing anyone wants after the death of a family member is calls from debt collectors attempting to collect from the loved one's estate. While some family members can be contacted by debt collectors, the family is protected from abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices. Usually the estate is responsible for paying any debts the deceased may have left. If the estate … [Read more...] about What Happens to Debts When I Die?
What happens to my pets when I die?
Many people have pets that they are devoted and attached to. Perhaps you are concerned about what would happen to your pets if you were no longer able to take care of them. Below are answers to the most commonly asked questions. Can I provide for my pets if I am unable to take care of them?Yes, you can. This applies to any domestic animal. The law allows you to choose … [Read more...] about What happens to my pets when I die?
Gratitude and estate planning
Thanksgiving brings great memories. As a young boy growing up, I loved meeting at grandma’s house on 21st Street in old Las Vegas. We crammed cousins and uncles in every corner of the house and a spirit of thanks and gratitude prevailed. Just before my 17th birthday, my grandma died and Thanksgiving changed. At 17, I didn’t experience much regarding … [Read more...] about Gratitude and estate planning
July 4th – The Birth of a Nation and Estate Planning
I love my country. I am grateful for my freedoms. I give thanks and try to remember those that sacrificed so much before, after and during those summer days in Philadelphia in 1776 and 1787. Is there a connection between the 4th of July and estate planning? I want to share a few of my thoughts. First, our nation is founded on documents. Our nation does … [Read more...] about July 4th – The Birth of a Nation and Estate Planning
Survivor’s Checklist and Legal Procedures at Death
Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Nevada, Arizona and Utah. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney McKenna & Olmstead, PC, with offices in Mesquite and St. George. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, you can contact him at (435) 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com. […] This article is … [Read more...] about Survivor’s Checklist and Legal Procedures at Death