Contrary to popular belief, all lawyers do not specialize in all areas of law! When it comes to estate planning, it is important to understand how “specialized” your legal representation is when handling your legacy. This week, I have broken down three types of representation common to the estate planning arena. #1 – “Jack of…
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FALLing into Autumn…
How are you going to prepare for the next season? The first day of autumn is around the corner already, and the weather is cooling down (thankfully!). It now feels like the summer wasn’t that brutal after all here in Las Vegas?! The shorter days and refreshing nights have me thinking of change, becoming more…
Continue reading…Procrastination & ALL of my LISTS…
Procrastination-Station. If you have ever taken a standard personality test and your results came back showing a high “I”, chances are that this article is for you. If you have no idea what I am referring to but feel a tinge of guilt at the mere mention of ‘procrastination’ then this article is also for…
Continue reading…Back to School Checklist #2: Get Your Estate Plan in Order
On last week’s blog, I shared some easy, practical tips on how to get organized prior to the upcoming school year (See Part 1 Here). Today, I’ve included some reminders & advice on how to get your estate plan in order, before your schedule fills up and procrastination sets in! Back to School Checklist #2: …
Continue reading…Back to School Checklist #1: Easy Tips to Get Your Life Together!
It’s hard to believe that the start of the school year is right around the corner (especially as it’s approx. 112 degrees right now in Las Vegas!). On this weeks’ blog, I’m sharing some practical back to school tips (Part 1) before school is back in session! Back to School Checklist #1: Easy Tips…
Continue reading…Why I’m Convinced that Estate Planning is a Women’s Issue
Estate planning is important for both sexes, but the pitfalls of failing to plan simply affect women, particularly mothers, much more than men– both in terms of raw numbers (we live longer) and the all-too-common female burden of carrying the entire family’s mental workload. As a group, the facts are: women live longer than men, earn less than…
Continue reading…Important Considerations: Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Individuals and Families
Most people, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation, should make an estate plan. However, same-sex couples/families and LGBTQ individuals may have more to gain from making an estate plan than others because of the ever-changing nature of the laws surrounding LGBTQ issues. An estate plan can also help clarify the nature their relationship…
Continue reading…Finding Direction When Facing a Terminal Diagnosis
When you or someone you love is told time is limited, your entire world can turn upside-down. Dealing with practicalities can serve as a recognizable path, giving you grounding during a time when everything feels out of control. Here are some basic arrangements to consider that can help you find direction when facing a terminal…
Continue reading…Trust & Estate Planning FAQs
California + Nevada Estate Planning attorney, Tiffany Ballenger Floyd, answers some of the most frequently asked questions she receives about trusts and estate planning… Q: Isn’t Estate Planning Just for Rich People? A: NO!!! Many people have preconceived notions about estate planning and believe that it’s only necessary for multi-millionaires who wish to leave large trust…
Continue reading…Trust & Estate Planning FAQs with Tiffany Ballenger Floyd
Q: Isn’t Estate Planning Just for Rich People? A: NO!! Many people have preconceived notions about estate planning and believe that it is only necessary for multi-millionaires who wish to leave large trust funds to their children. However, this is far from the truth; an estate plan can be invaluable tools in the many people’s (not…
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