Howlett Joins Black & Wadhams in Las Vegas Office

Black & Wadhams Attorneys at Law, a statewide law firm with unparalleled experience in establishing, protecting and defending businesses doing business in Nevada, is pleased to announce the addition of Stacy Howlett to the firm in the Las Vegas office. Howlett was born and raised in Las Vegas and is licensed to practice law in Nevada […]

Do I need a Power of Attorney if I have a Revocable Trust?

A Revocable Trust is a legal instrument commonly used for Estate Planning purposes. For instance, if properly executed, a Revocable Trust may prevent your heirs from enduring a lingering probate process. It may also allow your Successor Trustee to step in and handle your financial affairs in the event that you become incapacitated and are […]

Celebrity Conservatorships: Britney Spears

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[vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-11 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text] Britney Spears is no stranger to tabloids, but recently, the headlines about Britney have not been about her music and success; rather, the focus has been on her high-profile and seemingly controversial conservatorship. In 2008, Britney involuntarily entered a conservatorship. After an unfortunate and very public “meltdown” in 2008, following years […]

Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN

Click here to listen to the January 2nd, 2013 radio show.  Topics include tips to avoid probate involving real estate (1:32), what happens to debt and property after death (3:15), how to manage health care decisions (8:05), updating wills (9:00), marital disclaimer (11:05), children NOT included in a trust (13:45), including assets in a trust (15:45), naming a […]

Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN

Click here to listen to the Legal Hour on KDWN AM720 from April 4th, 2012. Christopher Phillips, Esq., who practices Probate, hosts with guest lawyer Andras Babero, Esq., who practices in Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Law from the law firm Black & LoBello in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Mr. Babero and Mr. Phillips discuss AB 284 and how lenders could avoid its requirements […]

Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN

Click here to listen to the Legal Hour on KDWN AM720 from December 5th, 2011. Christopher Phillips, Esq. hosts with guest lawyer Randy M. Creighton, Esq. who practices bankruptcy at the law firm Black & LoBello in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Mr. Creighton and Mr. Phillips discuss the limitations of declaring bankruptcy,  settling debts with a will (4:15), notification of probate process (9:33), unclaimed funds […]

Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN

Click here to listen to the Legal Hour on KDWN AM720 from November 28th, 2011. Christopher Phillips, Esq. hosts with guest lawyer Randy M. Creighton, Esq. who practices bankruptcy at the law firm Black & LoBello in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Mr. Creighton and Mr. Phillips discuss homestead coverage limits (3:40), effects of refinancing on homesteading (7:00),  the limits of asset protection by Trusts from probate […]

Black & LoBello On the Radio

Click here to listen to the Legal Hour on KDWN AM720 from November 14th, 2011. Christopher Phillips, Esq. hosts with guest lawyer Randy M. Creighton, Esq. who practices bankruptcy at the law firm Black & LoBello in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Mr. Creighton and Mr. Phillips discuss why luxury purchases cannot be included in a bankruptcy (2:00), how to avoid probate of a deceased’s property […]

Black & LoBello on the Radio

Click here to listen to the Legal Hour on KDWN AM720 from October 31st, 2011 in which Christopher J. Philips, Esq., discusses intestacy laws, joint bank accounts,  IRS gift limits and tax consequences, how to prepare and validate a will, applying for guardianship, transferring beneficiary rights, living trusts, and how trusts protect asset. Please tune in to AM720 KDWN’s “Legal […]