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Clark County Probate vs. Trust Administration: What’s Easier for Your Family?
You’re thinking about your family’s future. What happens to your home, your savings, and your belongings when you’re gone? In Clark County, Nevada, you have two main choices for how your family will handle your estate – through probate court or trust administration. The decision you make today determines whether your family faces months… Read More »
Trust Administration in Nevada: What to Do After a Parent Passes Away?
Losing a parent is never easy. If your parent set up a trust and named you as a trustee, you’re probably wondering what that means and what you need to do next. The good news is that your parent created this trust to help you and your family. They wanted to make things easier… Read More »
Living Trust vs. Will: Which One Protects Your Family Best in 2025?
Thinking about what happens down the road isn’t always easy. Maybe you’ve thought about making a plan for your estate and who will get it someday, but it feels confusing or even a little scary. You just want to make sure your family is taken care of and doesn’t face big problems after you’re… Read More »
Waiting to Plan Your Estate Could Cost Your Family Thousands
Waiting to create your estate plan or waiting too long to update the one you already have can cause many problems and potentially thousands of dollars. You’re busy, and planning for what should happen if you become seriously ill or die unexpectedly may not be at the top of your ‘to do’ list. But,… Read More »
How to Prevent Family Disputes Over Inheritance
Preventing family disputes over inheritance can be a significant goal for those engaging in estate planning. It leaves a positive legacy. You don’t want the positive memories of what you put together for your family to be tangled up with disappointment and anger over what you did or didn’t leave to a loved one…. Read More »
Prepare for Reduced Federal Estate Tax Exemption in 2026
Did you know the federal estate tax exemption is set to drop by nearly half in 2026? If your estate is large enough to face a federal estate tax, without proper planning, your family may face a significant tax liability. Attorneys at the estate planning law firm of Lee Kiefer & Park will discuss… Read More »
Federal Estate Tax Exemption: Potential Changes Await in 2025
Federal estate taxes and exemptions are controlled by federal law, and there will be changes after 2025 (barring any new laws being passed between now and then). You must have accumulated a substantial net worth before the federal estate tax will apply to you (the federal estate tax exemption being $13,990,000 and a combined… Read More »
What is an Estate Advancement?
Creating an estate plan is a great way to take care of our loved ones after we pass. However, sometimes our loved ones need help during our lifetimes. One way to take care of the financial needs of our beneficiaries before we pass is through an estate advancement. An estate advancement is a lifetime… Read More »
Estate Planning Matters: What Happens If You Don’t Have a Will
If you care about who will receive your assets after you pass away, then estate planning matters. A will gives you more control over the transfer of assets from your estate than if you do not have a will. Estate planning can be done without a will, but establishing a will is one of… Read More »
What Documents Will You Need for Proper Estate Planning?
The documents you’ll need to meet your estate planning objectives depends on what your needs are. It’s possible you may need a very comprehensive estate plan, or it is possible you may need very few documents. At Lee Kiefer & Park, we thoroughly discuss with our clients their estate planning wants and needs to… Read More »
