NEW K.I.S.S. the Kids Workshops in RENO

Young families with minor children especially need legal protection with an estate plan! Have you named guardians for your children and secured your wishes for them, if the UNTHINKABLE should happen to you?   Join us for our NEW Workshop and LEARN the 9 easy steps you must take to protect your kids with proper legal documents and how to use our Babysitter Kit! We will teach you how to Keep the Inheritance Safe and Secure for the Kids. Receive a FREE K.I.S.S. the Kids Workbook and Guide to choosing guardian(s).

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 Consumer Reports Recommends American Academy

The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys was recommended in the January 2009 Consumer Reports Money Adviser newsletter. The article “How to Avoid Inheritance Feuds” focuses on techniques for avoiding conflict after a loved one passes away. The article recommends using the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys as a source for selecting a qualified estate planning attorney. The article also warned consumers to be explicit in their will in order to avoid disagreements. Other advice included deciding what is fair for each heir versus just dividing assets evenly and to keep everyone in your family informed of decisions beforehand.

Consumer Reports Money Adviser is an independent, non-profit newsletter that offers expert advice.

Click here to find out why our American Academy membership is so important to our firm and the many families we provide guidance to each year.

  Money Magazine Recognizes American Academy!

In the January 2009 issue of Money Magazine, Walecia Konrad’s article entitled “Keep It In The Family” focuses on making sure the wealth you’ve worked so hard to accumulate will go to the people you love. The article recommends the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys as a source to find an estate planning attorney who can tailor a plan for your situation and address your state rules. It also includes a useful estate planning checklist and valuable tips for putting together a proper estate plan that will safeguard your hard-earned assets from estate taxes, lawsuits and probate. This is the fourth time in 16 issues the American Academy has been recognized. Click here to find out why our American Academy membership is so important to our firm and the many families we provide guidance to each year.

 Local Attorney Recognized by National Organization for Excellent Service
Bradley B Anderson was recently recognized by a national advance directive registry for going "above and beyond" the professional call of duty to protect his clients' healthcare wishes.

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American Academy Awards Fellow Designation to Gerald M. Dorn

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Our Client Appreciation Fair---A Fun and Educational Day!
Thank you to all our clients, family members and guests who attended our Client Appreciation Fair at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. It was a fun day filled with workshops on particular estate planning topics, exhibitors with super information for the taking, including our affiliate and friend, Randi Siegel, the President of DocuBank, who traveled across the nation from Pennsylvania to be with us

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 Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd. Offer a Revolutionary NEW Estate Planning Method
RENO, NV- Traditional "bare bones" estate planning has focused primarily on what happens after death and usually passes on financial wealth outright with no conditions or safeguards. Today's American families are realizing that these outdated, traditional estate planning methods are failing them and their families, and they are wanting a more holistic approach to deal with today's real life issues. Those issues include divorce (especially their children's divorces), second marriages after the death of a spouse, creditor concerns and passing on family traditions and values that have been overlooked in traditional estate planning. Any one of these can wipe-out an entire inheritance in one generation.

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  American Academy Mentioned in Money Magazine

Robert Armstrong, President of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, was interviewed by Money Magazine senior writer Penelope Wang for her article " A Midlife Money Checkup" in the March 2008 Issue. The article was part of the Cover Story "A Boomer's Guide to Financial Freedom" that included multiple articles focusing on financial trends, aging well and other issues Baby Boomers are facing today. This is the third mention of the American Academy of Estate Planning by Money Magazine in the last seven issues.

The "Midlife Money Checkup" is a nine-step test that highlights questions Boomer's should be asking themselves at this point in their lives. Mr. Armstrong's expertise in estate planning was highlighted in question five, "Is your estate plan in order?" Make sure you don't have to ask yourself that question by meeting with a qualified attorney.

  American Academy Recommended by Nationally Syndicated Talk Show Host

The John Tesh Radio Show recommended the Academy as a resource for finding an estate planning attorney. The segment focusing on money and finance originally aired in September 2007 and was repeated in December 2007. Mr. Tesh recommended that listeners go to the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorney’s website to find a qualified estate planning attorney in their area. The Academy website is also recommended on his site.

The John Tesh Radio Show airs on 260 stations across the United States and Canada with an audience of over 8 million listeners. John Tesh is known as a popular television host, singer and syndicated talk show host.

  American Academy Mentioned in Money Magazine

The September issue of Money Magazine has an article entitled, "20 Timeless Money Rules." Rule 17, Exiting Gracefully, is particularly significant because it emphasizes the importance of putting together your estate plan. The recommendation of Money Magazine is that you search for a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys: "To find a lawyer, ask friends and colleagues for recommendations or get referrals online at the website of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys (aaepa.com)." The American Academy is an exclusive membership organization for law firms dedicated to estate planning. We are proud of our Academy membership and pleased to be the only law firm in Northern Nevada accepted into this prestigious organization. For more information about why our membership is so important to your family, click here.

BRYCE L. RADER BECOMES MEMBER IN THE ACADEMY OF SPECIAL NEEDS PLANNERS.

As advocates for those with special needs, we understand the total dedication and unconditional love of those involved in the lives of family members with special needs. Without effective estate planning to address special needs concerns a Special Needs Child may lose eligibility for public and/or private assistance programs. Attorney Rader has a wealth of experience, compassion and information he can share with you.


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Surprisingly, estate planning and shoes share many similarities. However, selecting and implementing an estate plan is a bit more complex than choosing a pair of shoes. This article discusses the many similarities between shoes and estate planning, while providing a list and explanation of the various important components in a complete and integrated estate plan

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ESTATE PLANNING NEWS
 Estate Planning: It's Not Just About the Documents
An estate plan passes your assets to whom you want and in the manner you want after your death. However, some of your assets may not be controlled by your Will or Living Trust. This article discusses the various problems that can result when a thorough review of assets and ownership titles doesnt happen and how working with an experienced estate planning attorney can ensure that you avoid any planning pitfalls.

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CLIENT NEWSLETTERS
 Your Estate Matters Newsletter, Vol. 14.2

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EDUCATIONAL ALERTS
 Legacy Wealth Planning for Blended Families
Blended families, where the parties have remarried or have children from other relationships, are increasingly common. This Alert examines the unique issues arising in the blended family context and ways to avoid the many pitfalls which may exist.

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EDUCATIONAL FYIs
 Stimulus Payments for Seniors
$250 Recovery Payments to go to SS and SSI beneficiaries in May 2009.

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 SPECIAL REPORT
Estate Tax Repeal
Americans everywhere have been bombarded with radio reports and newspaper articles discussing the possible repeal of the infamous estate tax. On May 26th, 2001 both houses of Congress passed the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001, which we refer to as the Act. The final ingredient required to make the Act a formal law was President Bush's signature on the appropriate papers, which occurred on June 7, 2001. Our Consumer Alert explores the nuances of the new Act, and reveals what the changes in law really mean.

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