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 […]
Protect Your Pets After Your Gone, with a Pet Trusts
[vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-11 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text]A pet trust is an option for pet owners who desire to provide for their pets after the owner passes away. It is a legal arrangement creating a legal obligation for a ‘care taker’ of the owner’s choosing, to provide care for their pet. The trust language also holds the caretaker accountable […]
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 […]