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A lot of people like to roll up their sleeves and embrace do-it-yourself projects, and there is certainly nothing wrong with taking the initiative to get things done on your […]

People that are serious about their estate planning efforts are interested in attending to every detail. This is wise, because the matter boils down to the final gifts that you […]

In some instances, a client will come to us looking for help because of a bad situation that has developed due to a lack of informed planning. We do what […]

A lot of people think that estate planning begins and ends with the financial part of the equation, but this is really not the case. It is also important to […]

When you are being introduced to the benefit program at your first “real job,” you typically get initial exposure to a couple of long-term planning concepts that you may have […]

Laypeople often think about estate planning as something that is resolved after you execute certain documents. While it is true that you must state your final wishes in writing, you […]

When income is received from any source, you are naturally going to be concerned about taxation. This will enter the picture when it comes to estate planning, and there are […]

When you hear about mistakes that others make that yield negative consequences in the real world, it can really get your attention and impact your own actions. Yes, people can […]

Many of  our clients are business owners, and indeed, Reno is a fantastic place to establish a business, whether it is a small operation or a large corporate location. There […]

For a lot of people, estate planning is simply a matter of slicing up a pie. You decide who will have a seat at the dessert table and how large […]

They say that the only two certainties of life are death and taxes, and everyone is well aware of the April 15th date that approaches all too rapidly. With few […]

There are many tools in the estate planning toolkit, so there are various strategies that can be implemented depending on the circumstances. This is one of the reasons why it […]

Many people that reside in our area have been very successful financially, and we have developed numerous relationships with high net worth families over the years. We continue to build […]

When you find out all the facts about last wills, you will probably be interested in alternatives. What’s wrong with a will as an asset transfer vehicle? The short answer […]

The Kiddie Tax can apply to the unearned income of children. Read on to learn if this tax applies to you or your children. Also, learn ways to avoid the Kiddie Tax.

There are certain trusts that can be looked at as asset protection trusts for people that are exposed to the estate tax. These would be irrevocable trust, but there are […]

Trusts can be drafted to be quite flexible. This article examines several ways you can add flexibility to your trust. This added flexibility will increase the usefulness of your trust.

Where you die matters. While you’ll pay the same federal estate tax no matter where you die, 1/3 of the states have a separate estate or inheritance tax. The most populous state, California, is the latest state to consider adding a state estate tax. Read on to learn more.