Estate Administration

We write to you today to update you with Phillip Ballenger’s action plan in light of the escalating spread of the novel Coronavirus.  This post includes important updates for our clients as it relates to our ongoing business operations, important Court updates, and fact-based resources. 

We will continue to send further information on our procedures as this develops, all of which will also be posted on our blog, so please check back for updates. 

In honor of Veteran’s Day, this week’s guest blog is by Jim McKinley (www. moneywithjim.org) and covers some of the benefits available to Senior Veterans.

Student loans have become a necessary evil for many college students.  The increase of college tuition along with the rise of college attendance creates the perfect storm for more student loan debt. 

Why is this happening and why is the term, "crisis" used when discussing the issues involving student loans?

Estate planning is important for both sexes, but the pitfalls of failing to plan simply affect women, particularly mothers, much more than men for a host of reasons. 

In this week's blog, Tiffany lists 16 key talking points for women (and everyone else) to consider in order to protect their future selves, families, & loved ones. 

The question shouldn’t be whether or not you can write your own will, but rather whether you SHOULD. 

The problem is this:  You don’t know what you don’t know.

In this week's blog, our Las Vegas-based trust attorney, Tiffany Ballenger Floyd, answers some of the most frequently asked questions she receives about estate planning. 

In March of 2017, a good friend of mine died tragically in a horrific car accident.  She left behind her 9-year old twin daughters. The event prompted me to ask- what happens in the Worst Case Scenario... 

Great article that covers common estate planning myths (that we hear about all the time)...

Mortality is a bizarre concept to wrap your mind around...

To me, Wealth is NOT about money...  I gauge my wealth on the relationships I have, the quality of time I am able to enjoy with my family, the level of joy and happiness I feel when I am able to provide experiences and special moments with my children.  Yes, money does afford me the ability to create certain experiences with my family and friends, but I don't measure my wealth by the size of my bank account...