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
Estate Planning
State to State Estate Planning
Relocating to a new state often creates issues affecting estate planning. Many people wonder if they need a new will or trust when they move from one state to another. Although a will or trust validly executed in one state should be valid in a different state, it is a good idea to have the estate planning documents reviewed. By addressing issues related to the … [Read more...] about State to State Estate Planning
Estate planning in 2024
Many years ago, as a young couple with young children, my wife and I excitedly boarded a plane. The children stayed with grandma. As the plane’s engines screeched into take off mode, my wife’s excitement had vanished; she locked my hand in a vice grip and said, “I hate this. What if something happens to us?” At that moment, I didn’t think it was the right … [Read more...] about Estate planning in 2024
Should I get married later in life?
Having been an estate planning attorney for almost twenty-one years, I have worked with many clients wanting to get married later in life. With proper planning, the experience can be wonderful! However, it is critical that if you or someone you know is thinking about marriage later in life, that they take proper steps to protect them and their family. Often, older couples … [Read more...] about Should I get married later in life?
Yours, mine, and ours families and estate planning
This article sets forth problems and provides solutions for what spouses can do when addressing concerns related to blended families. Getting married and blending families is tough. Doing proper estate planning for a ?yours, mine and ours? family presents many special challenges. In a ?traditional? estate plan, each spouse provides for his or her assets […] … [Read more...] about Yours, mine, and ours families and estate planning


