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Gerald Melvin Dorn
also known as Anderson, Dorn, & Rader, Ltd., Gerald M. Dorn
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About Gerald
Biography
Gerald Dorn is a partner and shareholder of Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd. Mr. Dorn has extensive experience serving wealthy families and business owners in the development of estate, tax, and asset protection planning strategies. He made the decision to focus his practice in the area of estate planning after witnessing the personal grief and financial loss suffered by several of his clients as a result of poor planning. These experiences motivated him to dedicate his professional life to assisting his clients in preserving their life’s work for their heirs and creating a lasting legacy for those they love. Mr. Dorn is able to accomplish his mission through the use of a vast number of estate planning tools, both basic and advanced, for all of his clients at Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Animal Law
14%
Corporate and Incorporation
14%
Estate Planning
14%
Power of Attorney
14%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 395-495 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Nevada for 27 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 30 years
State: California
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd.
(775) 823-9456
Fax
500 Damonte Ranch Parkway, Suite 860, Reno, NV, 89521
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Gerald Melvin Dorn's Reviews
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Posted by Barbara H | January 7, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very Professional
Mr. Dorn was very professional, he explained everything in detail & was patient, w/ us. Sara Lee was very thorough, she explained the trust docs; enjoyed working with her. Paula is a jewel. She is knowledgeable, funny & a real delight to work with.
Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2011
Excellent Trust Attorney
I would highly recommend Jerry for estate and trust work. He has been working with me on a difficult settlement where he has been a strong, responsive and level headed advocate.
Gerald Melvin Dorn's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Jerry Dorn for many years through our affiliation with a national organization that fosters professional excellence in the areas of estate and trust planning. Jerry is an excellent estate and trust attorney who is committed to helping his clients preserve their wealth and legacies for those they love. It is without hesitation that I endorse Jerry Dorn as an excellent estate planning attorney."
"Jerry is extremely competent in high net worth planning and was a true pleasure to work with. I endorse this lawyer."
"Jerry is an outstanding lawyer. His technical knowledge combined with his ability to keep things as simple as possible is unique in the legal community. Not to mention that he is delightful to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer. They are an expert in the field of estate planning."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Jerry does fantastic work as an estate planning attorney. He provides great service, a solid product, and advice that is technical, yet easy to understand. I would refer my clients and family members to Jerry if they needed service in his area."
"I highly recommend and endorse Gerald Dorn. I have known Gerald since 2001. He is a very talented attorney and highly respected. Besides his legal skills, what you will like about Gerald is that he is personable. Unlike most lawyers, he never talks down to clients in legalese. His attitude is, "How can i help you?" You will not regret meeting with Gerald. James N. Voeller"
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Jerry Dorn for more than a decade and he is one of the most savvy estate planning attorneys in the state. Jerry is looked up to by other attorneys for his vast understanding of complex advanced cases. His firm embraces Legacy Wealth Planning, where a family's values and wisdom get as much attention as their tax and wealth concerns."
"Jerry is one of the most capable attorneys i know. His knowledge and understanding of estate planning is among the very best in this area of the law. You will know he cares about you and your beneficiaries by his actions. He also will solve and resolve issues which you had no idea could be solve so effectively.. You will have great care when he helps you."
"Having known attorneys from all over the country, I have found Jerry Dorn among the brightest in the field. His grasp of the legal principles, the IRC and his ability to spot issues is unparalleled. He is a huge asset to our practice."
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Experience
Honors
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Academy Felllow, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Shareholder, Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd.
1900 - Present
Shareholder, Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd.
Associations
2004 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2000 - Present
Estate Planning Council of Northern NevadaMember
1998 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Washoe County Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
American Academy of Estate Planning AttorneysMember
Education
1995
California Western SOL
law
1992
University of San Diego
BBA
N/A
Univ of San Diego
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2001
Drafting Wills and Trusts in Nevada
Drafting Wills and Trusts in Nevada
2001
Charitable Giving Strategies in Nevada
Charitable Giving Strategies in Nevada
2000
Advanced Estate Planning Techniques in Nevada
Advanced Estate Planning Techniques in Nevada
Publications
2006
The Writ
Proper Drafting of Trust Protects Trust Assets from Creditors, Including the Internal Revenue Service
2005
The Writ
Working Families Tax Relief Act and the American Jobs Creation Act
2005
The Writ
Joint Committee on Taxation Proposes Tax Law Changes Affecting Estate Planning
2005
The Writ
Chances for Repeal of the Estate Tax Lessen - Congress May Settle for Permanent Increase in Exemption Amount
2005
The Writ
IRC 2036 is Not Just for Family Limited Partnerships
2005
The Writ
Enrollment Period for Medicare Part D on the Horizon
2004
The Writ
IRS Scores Another Partial Family Limited Partnership Victory Applying IRC 2703
2004
The Writ
Transfers to Non-Citizen Spouses: The Rules are not the Same
2004
The Writ
IRS Suffers Big Blow in its Battle Against Family Limited Partnerships
2003
The Writ
Corporate Trustees: Why and How Should a Client Select One?
2003
The Writ
NUA: A Tax Advantaged Way of Removing Employer's Stock from a Retirement Plan
2003
The Writ
One of the Hottest Tricks in Estate Planning, Thanks Wal-Mart!
2003
The Writ
Ninth Circuit Includes Gift Tax Paid by Wife in Husband's Estate
2003
The Writ
Health Care Privacy Protections: Don't Let Your Clients Go Overprotected
2003
The Writ
Is that Your Final Answer? IRS Issues Final Treasury Regulations for Split- Dollar Regulations
2002
The Writ
Deterring Estate Plan Contestants Has Its Limitations
2002
The Writ
Can I Deduct My Charitable Contribution Even if it Wasn't Cash?
N/A
The Writ
FDIC Simplifies Trust Rules: Expanded Coverage Could Benefit Many Clients
Languages
English