Is a revocable trust valid if it was done by a sketchy attorney that ended up in prison for fraud.

I concur. All estate-planning documents should be reviewed. It is likely that things are fine, but it is important to be sure.

1. The trust agreement must permit the trustee to borrow funds and encumber (mortgage) property. It the trust does not permit that, the property...

There is no statutory form, but I suspect this form is an attempt to comply with NRS 164.021...

Protection from incurring debts if POA

You are not personally liable for your mother's debts unless you transfer or spend her assets inappropriately as agent under the power of attorney....

1. Until a probate case is opened, there is little you can do. To see if a probate case has been opened in Clark County, Nevada, go to...

Could my mother's estate be sued if she is at fault in an accident?

Yes! Her estate can be sued and could be required to pay any amount in excess of insurance policy limits.

There are too many unknown facts to fully answer your question. If the houses were validly transferred to the trust, the trustees normally have...

Does the trustee of a "self-settled trust" have to be a resident of Nevada?

No. Nonresidents can establish a self-settled spendthrift trust, but assets located outside of Nevada are probably not going to be well protected....

Do I need a Probate attorney? Please advise me on the correct interpretation of Nevada Revised Statute NRS 11.300.

Ms. Lockhart is right: You need to talk to a Nevada attorney. NRS 11.300 probably does not apply to this situation. The "person" referred to in...

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1. To make a valid will, a paralegal is not required for any purpose. 2. As stated by others, a valid will requires two witnesses who are not...