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Living trusts are the preferred method for the efficient transfer of property to a beneficiary when the owner passes away. But like Caribbean cargo ships of the early 18th Century, the transfer of trust assets may encounter risks before reaching their destination. The most serious risk is that of the pirate trustee trying to steal the treasures of the estate. Often the trust raider attempts to hide the booty and the beneficiary is left adrift

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One of the main reason’s families set up living trusts is so the kids won’t need to hire a lawyer and wait for a probate court to order distribution of the family home and other assets. Probate is expensive and the cost goes up with the value of the house. The median value house in Reno was a record $500,000 in December 2020, according to the Reno/Sparks Association of Realtors. Attorney fees in Nevada probate

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Think of estate planning as top and bottom bedsheets. You and your assets are tucked comfortably in-between. By understanding estate planning in these metaphoric terms you can make an estate plane that gives you peace of mind . . . and a good night’s sleep. The top sheet can be thought of as covering what happens with your belongings after you pass away. You want a plan that makes certain that your intended heirs receive