July 2014 - Law Firm of Jeffrey Burr

Are Inherited IRAs Protected From Creditors?

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Law Firm of Jeffrey Burr

The United States Supreme Court addressed this question in the context of bankruptcy laws on June 12, 2014 in its decision in Clark v. Rameker. In that case, the question presented was whether funds contained in an inherited IRA qualify as “retirement funds” within the meaning of the federal bankruptcy exemption. In short, the United States Supreme […]

Nevada Transplants-The Need For An Estate Plan Check-up

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Law Firm of Jeffrey Burr

According to a recent news article, the vast majority of the recent population growth in Clark County, Nevada, is from an influx of baby boomers relocating from different states. This trend is expected to continue as baby boomers reach retirement. A baby boomer is commonly defined as a person born during the post World War Two […]

Ditigal Assets article in RJ:

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Law Firm of Jeffrey Burr

Great article in the RJ today: http://www.reviewjournal.com/life/technology/plan-addresses-access-online-accounts-after-death

Holographic Wills in Nevada

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Law Firm of Jeffrey Burr

A holographic will is a handwritten last will and testament written and signed by the Testator. Nevada law provides: NRS 133.090 Holographic will. A holographic will is a will in which the signature, date and material provisions are written by the hand of the testator, whether or not it is witnessed or notarized. It is subject to no […]

JEFFREY BURR named 2014 Mountain States Super Lawyer

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Law Firm of Jeffrey Burr

Congratulations to Jeffrey Burr for being named as Moutain States top 100 lawyers for 2014 by Super Lawyers Magazine.