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 the Radio
Click here to listen to the Legal Hour on KDWN AM720 from August 8th, 2011 in which Christopher J. Phillips talks about adult guardianship, probate, trusts and asset protection.
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 importance of planning ahead in regards to wills and beneficiary designations as well as some scenarios he has encountered due to lack of forethought. Click here to listen to the whole show (approximately 40 minutes)
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)
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 […]
Nevada Probate Basics
What would happen to your assets if you died today? A proper estate plan can be the difference between an efficient, expeditious, and inexpensive distribution of your estate and an administration that takes years and costs tens of thousands of dollars. In Nevada, there are several mechanisms that can be implemented to avoid the expense […]
Reasons for Initiating Probate
The probate process begins after a family member dies and someone, either the executor of the will or a family member, initiates proceedings in probate court. There are certain reasons why an estate would need to be probated. First, property that is owned solely in an individual’s name must always be probated. This applies even […]