Author name: Emily Mansoor

If you are expecting an inheritance, an estate planning tool known as a trust may prove useful, depending on your circumstances. Among the numerous types of trusts aimed at fulfilling different estate planning purposes, an inheritor’s trust is specially designed to help protect an inheritance. Purpose of an Inheritor’s Trust A future beneficiary establishes an inheritor’s trust […]

Parents generally try to treat all their children fairly. We often assume that fairness means leaving an equal inheritance to each child. However, “fair” does not always mean “equal.” A thoughtful estate plan considers each child’s unique circumstances to create distributions that truly support their needs. Here are some situations where unequal but fair distributions

Estate planning is about protecting you and your loved ones. Sometimes this can be a difficult endeavor when there is a loved one who may require additional support at your death. While you may want to give as much as possible to this individual, you may not want to do so at the expense of

As an estate planning attorney in Nevada, I have one recurring holiday fear: not sugar-fueled elves… but unknown heirs. Case in point: Buddy the Elf. You think you’ve got a nice, clean estate plan. One child. One spouse. Everything neatly wrapped with a bow. Then suddenly—bam—a full-grown man in tights bursts out of the North

I’m a proud Northern Nevada native—born at elevation, raised on Basque food, and hardwired to howl for the Nevada Wolf Pack. And yes, I said Nevada, not “UNR.” We were the first university in the entire state, thank you very much. That’s why up here, it’s simply Nevada. No descriptors needed. No clarifications offered. No

Effective October 1, 2025, Senate Bill 404 (83rd Legislature) updated several core provisions of Nevada’s probate and trust statutes. The legislation modernizes thresholds, clarifies fiduciary rules, and refines trustee powers—streamlining administration while preserving Nevada’s position as a premier trust jurisdiction. At a Glance: Key Probate Threshold Changes Effective date: Applies to probate filings made on

Something that is fresh on my mind these days is planning for a new one that is on the way. My husband and I just found out we have a little one. So, if even I (someone who talks about this world ever day) am wondering where to even begin with planning, then I am

A comprehensive estate plan consists of several documents that accomplish three important things. First, they lay out your wishes for the handling of your money and property during life and at death. Second, they explain your medical wishes if you are no longer able to make them yourself or communicate them to others. Third, they

Having an estate plan is a great way to ensure you and your loved ones are protected today and in the future. When creating an estate plan, we look at what is going on in your life at that time. But because life is full of changes, it is important to make sure your plan

Warren Buffett, known as the Oracle of Omaha, is one of the most successful investors of all time. His disciplined approach to investing, combined with his understanding of markets and financial foresight, has made him a global icon and model of success in the often-turbulent business world. Buffett’s investing can move markets and influence corporate