March 2015 - Law Firm of Jeffrey Burr

JURISDICTION OF THE NEVADA PROBATE COURT

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Law Firm of Jeffrey Burr

Jurisdiction is the power of a legal body (a court) to hear and make a judgment or ruling on a case. The Nevada Probate Courts are only able to hear and adjudicate probate cases that come within its jurisdiction. The Nevada Probate Court’s jurisdiction is set forth in NRS 136.010: Wills may be proved and letters granted […]

Review and Update of Estate Plan by Surviving Spouse

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Law Firm of Jeffrey Burr

When a spouse dies, it is important that the surviving spouse review his or her own estate plan and estate planning documents. In most situations, a married couple nominates his or her spouse to serve as their attorney-in-fact (agent) under their power of attorney for health care decisions and as their attorney-in-fact (agent) under their […]