Welcome Back, Gen Z (+ other!) Planners – We are finally purchasing our first big assets or receiving big holiday gifts from family! This is so exciting, but how do we protect them in the long run? Buying yout first car or signing a lease for your first apartment is not easy. It is our…
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What Every Parent Should Know When Their Child Turns 18
This week’s blog is by our friend + colleague, Jill Mastroianni, host + founder of the Death Readiness Podcast. Jill talks to parents about how to prepare for newly adult children, and what every parent should know once their child turns 18. When your child turns 18, the law changes, whether you’re ready or not……
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New Home?? 3 Essential Planning Tips for Homeowners…
Congrats on the purchase of your new digs! Whether this is your first home, or you’re moving up, downsizing, or making a change, buying a home is a significant milestone. When major life events occur, it’s important to take some time to ensure your plans for the future are aligned with your current estate plan, or…
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How Much Does an Estate Plan Cost???
How Much is a Living Trust? How Much is a Will? How Much does an Estate Plan run? We get a variations of this question – a lot. As much as we’d love to give you a simple answer, our response is the typical “lawyer” answer: “It depends…”. We can’t tell you without talking to you about…
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The 3 Types of Lawyers to Consider for Your Estate Planning…
In today’s complex legal environment, it’s important to understand that all lawyers do not specialize (or even practice) in all of the various areas of the law! When it comes to estate planning, it’s important to understand how “specialized” your legal representation is when handling your family + legacy. This week, I break down the (3)…
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When Generosity Backfires… Are your gifts causing more harm than good?
As an estate planner, I deal with lots of generous, kind folks with very big hearts (and sometimes, big wallets to match). That’s not always the case- sometimes clients have a more modest estate that belies their generous spirits. In this series, I’m offering a weekly Q&A to outlines some mistakes I’ve seen my generous clients…
Continue reading…PB Law’s Guide to Navigating the COVID-19 Vaccine Process- UPDATED!
Links to make an appointment, plus tips + guidance on how to see if you’re eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Nevada, and if so, how to get vaccinated! IF YOU ARE AGE 70+: Appointments are now available through select Walgreens, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Smith’s, locations throughout Nevada, including the Las Vegas valley! (Age 70+ ONLY)- please click on…
Continue reading…Coronavirus Legal Advice: Get Your Business and Estate in Order Now
By H. Dennis Beaver for Kiplinger Click here to learn more and read more articles from the author. Estate planning attorneys are getting mobbed with questions. So, here is some timely advice from three attorneys on what families and business owners should be doing to prepare in case the unimaginable happens. The stock market has…
Continue reading…Why a HIPAA Release May Be the Most Important Document in Your Estate Plan
Happy New Year! As we welcome 2020, I find that as an estate planning attorney, my calendar quickly fills up with consultations for potential new clients eager to “get organized” and/or to “get their affairs in order.” Individuals & families seem eager to get a positive start in the New Year and seek expert advice…
Continue reading…Don’t fall into the trap of a “Quick” and “Simple” Estate Plan!
Beware of “Simple” Estate Plans “I just need a simple will.” It’s a phrase estate planning attorney hear practically every other day. From the client’s perspective, there’s no reason to do anything complicated, especially if it might lead to higher legal fees. Unfortunately, what may appear to be a “simple” estate is all too often…
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