March 2012 - Law Firm of Jeffrey Burr

JB Elder Law – Seniors Living Together

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Law Firm of Jeffrey Burr

The US Census Report has confirmed what we have all suspected; more and more seniors are living together without first getting married. In fact the number of seniors age 65 and above living together has more than tripled in just the last decade. Actual numbers may be even larger, considering the social taboos within the senior community […]

What Assets Can a Judgment Creditor Obtain?

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Law Firm of Jeffrey Burr

We all have heard the overused phrase that “we live in a litigious society.” For many of us, being a named defendant in a lawsuit is often an uneasy proposition. Even if a person believes that he or she is not at fault for another’s injuries, that person is relying on what many believe is an imperfect […]

New Nevada Probate Legislation

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Law Firm of Jeffrey Burr

In its most recent session, the Nevada Legislature passed the “Independent Administration of Estates Act.” The new act is intended to expedite the probate process in Nevada and reduce the administrative costs of probate by allowing the personal representative of the probate estate to act more independently. Although the Independent Administration of Estates Act still requires the court to supervise the probate […]