July 2015 - Law Firm of Jeffrey Burr

Avoiding Family Disputes: Utilizing Lists Disposing of Personal Property in Your Estate Plan

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Law Firm of Jeffrey Burr

Oftentimes the most treasured pieces of property in an estate are those items which you do not hold formal legal title to. Unlike a car or home where ownership is evidenced by a title or deed, there are typically no such records for family heirlooms such as china dishes, jewelry, photo albums or vinyl records […]

Marriage Equality Creates Estate Planning Opportunities and Consequences

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Law Firm of Jeffrey Burr

The recent decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodges made clear that same-sex couples have the right to marry nationwide. In so holding, all states must formally recognize same-sex marriages that were legally entered into in other states. In addition, states cannot deny applications for marriage licenses for individuals of the same gender. The ruling clarifies […]

The Necessity of a Will In Estate Plans With A Revocable Living Trust

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Law Firm of Jeffrey Burr

The main component of the estate plan for most people is a revocable living trust that they establish during their lifetime. The terms of the revocable living trust control the disposition of any asset titled in the name of the trust. Trust assets can include real estate, investment accounts, financial accounts, stocks and bonds, certificates of […]

Burr, Mugan listed in 2015 Mountain States Super Lawyers Magazine

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Law Firm of Jeffrey Burr

Congratulations to Jeffrey Burr and John Mugan for once again being name in the 2015 Mountain States Super Lawyers Magazine. Read more here: http://digital.superlawyers.com/superlawyers/mxslrs15#pg1 Jeffrey L. Burr John R. Mugan

Suggestions to Simplify and Strengthen Your Existing Estate Plan

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Law Firm of Jeffrey Burr

If you have been keeping up on the reading of our newsletters, blog posts, and other mailers, you might have noticed that we have been urging our clients to review their current estate planning documents with their estate planning attorney. Undoubtedly, it is very likely that if your estate plan has not been updated prior to […]

Nevada Improves its Trust Decanting Statute

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Law Firm of Jeffrey Burr

Trust decanting. It’s a fancy and fascinating sounding topic, right? Well, maybe only to my estate planning peers. Nevada updated its trust decanting statute this last legislative session and the changes become effective on October 1, 2015, and can be found in Senate Bill 484. You may have heard of decanting for liquids. Let’s say that I don’t like […]