Black & LoBello on the Radio
Click here to listen to a two minute clip from the Legal Hour on KDWN AM720 in which Christopher J. Phillips explains the probate process, what purpose it serves and the functions and benefits of a will. Click here to listen to the whole show (approximately 40 minutes)
Win For Nevada Homeowners
A group of lobbyists, hired by some of the country’s largest banks, tried to convince the Nevada Legislature to reduce the homestead exemption from its current amount of $550,000. A homestead exemption is a statutory protection that exempts your primary residence from execution by your creditors. In Nevada, pursuant to N.R.S. 21.090, the homestead exemption […]
Chris Phillips talks Trusts on KLAV AM 1230
Click here to listen to Mr. Phillips talk about how different types of trusts can be used to protect your assets as well as other methods used to transfer assets in case of death or disability.
Chris Phillips on KLAV AM 1230
Christopher J. Phillips, Esq., guest stars on the Legal Hour hosted by Attorney Malcolm LaVergne. To listen to Mr. Phillips explain how domestic partners may be designated as the beneficiaries of a trust click here.
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What is Adult Guardianship?
Christopher J. Phillips, Esq., of Black & LoBello in Las Vegas, Nevada explains how Adult Guardianship works in the state of Nevada.
Nevada Probate Basics
Christopher J. Phillips, Esq., explains when a probate is required in the state of Nevada.
Nevada’s Support Statute For Spouses & Minor Children
The Nevada Legislature has enacted a very powerful statute designed to provide support to surviving spouses and minor children when the gross estate is less than $100,000 (after deducting encumbrances) and avoid paying most, if not all creditors. NRS 146.070 provides that if a person dies with a spouse and no children, leaving a gross […]
Asset Protection from Bankruptcy
As part of an asset protection plan, people may place certain assets into a single member limited liability company (LLC) with the belief that these assets are protected from individual creditors. However, in the bankruptcy context, a single member LLC will not provide any asset protection for a person from their individual creditors. In multiple […]