What is Probate?
We have all heard the word, but what does it mean? Probate is a civil department of the state district court. Nevada has 11 judicial districts, and each has a probate department. When someone dies, whether with or without a will, their estate must go through probate court. The reason for probate court is to […]
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 […]
Villanueva Joins Black & Wadhams in New Reno 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 Silvia Villanueva Esq. to the firm. Villanueva has joined the team in the new Reno office located at 50 West Liberty Street, and she specializes […]
Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN
Listen to the Legal Hour on AM720 KDWN from November 4th, 2014 in which Jeffrey J. Whitehead, Esq., discusses the need for a court of appeals (1:30), Questions 2 and 3 (3:20), small business (4:30), the Tesla battery plant (6:00), guns and trusts (9:00), health law (16:20), who should have a trust (19:45), important aspects of a trust […]
Probate 101: What is Probate
PROBATE 101: What Is Probate? Many people fear probate as much or more than death itself. It reminds me of the quote by Steve Jobs, No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don’t want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No […]
Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN
Listen to the Legal Hour on KDWN AM720 from September 4th, 2013 in which Jeffrey J. Whitehead, Esq. discusses the costs of probate (1:30)(4:15), estate planning (3:00)(17:30), forming a trust (7:30), changing an estate plan (13:20), a trust as a contingent beneficiary (15:45), contesting a trust (18:30), successor trustees (24:30), POD viagra lawsuits won in court […]
Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN
Click here to listen to the Legal Hour on KDWN AM720 from November 14th, 2012 in which Managing Partner, Tisha Black Chernine, Esq., discusses the problems in the real estate market in Spain (1:15), mortgage deficiencies (3:00), how trusts protect assets (3:39)(23:40), Nevada Asset Protection Trusts (9:20), breach of rental agreements (15:00), benefits of rental insurance (21:26), the […]
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 […]