Create A Will

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NEED HELP DRAFTING YOUR WILL?

No one likes to think about what will happen after their passing, but our team of lawyers at Tanko Law can help make the process of creating a will a stress-free process. With two decades of experience, our staff is knowledgeable and ready to help you plan your estate. You’ll have peace of mind knowing your affairs are in order and that your family won’t have to make difficult decisions when the time comes.

WHAT DOES A WILL DO?

A will is a legal document that provides the details of a person’s wishes for the management and distribution of property after they pass away. A will also allows you to name a guardian for yourself or any minor/dependent child in the event of your incapacity. Making a will can be beneficial not only for you, but also for your loved ones. Consider these advantages of creating a will:

  • Transfer assets and property to persons you designate
  • Ability to name an executor to help distribute your assets in accordance with your wishes
  • Specify a guardian for yourself, a minor or other dependents
  • Expedite the probate process to reduce probate costs
  • Get Peace of mind knowing you’ve planned for your family and others you love
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MEET BRIAN C. TANKO

Brian opened the doors of his law office in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1995 and has been helping Nevadans and their families with trusts, wills, estate planning, trust administration, probate, elder law, guardianship, asset protection, corporations, limited liability companies, and business planning services, among other areas.


 “It was a pleasure working with Brian on my mother’s will, trust and asset protection plan.”



Cynthia L. Picardo, Client
Brian is a member of the Nevada State Bar, Montana State Bar, Clark County Bar Association (Nevada), Northwest Montana Bar Association, Southern Nevada Estate Planning Council, Nebraska Society of CPAs, National Association of Fraud Examiners, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), and is a Graduate Estate Planning Council Member (GEPC).

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Contact Tanko Law Office

Call Tanko Law today or use the online contact form to schedule a consultation to find out how we can help you protect your most valuable assets and minimize your administration costs. Our experienced attorneys are standing by!

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Asset Protection Strategies for Clients

We make sure our clients are aware of their asset protection options before they make a decision about what they believe is right for them. Every client is different and one strategy does not fit all situations. Some of the different planning strategies we tell our clients about include the following:

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These partnerships are formed by families to protect family assets and limit creditors of the partners from a sale of his or her interest. These types of partnerships can be excellent tools for long-term manage of family properties or businesses.

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Not all Trusts are created equal. Irrevocable Trusts can offer more protection from creditors than revocable Trusts. However, if these are not properly set up, even an irrevocable Trust may not adequately preserve assets. Some types of Trusts can protect assets from creditors, Medicaid, estate taxes and litigation if properly drafted. For this reason, it is important to have experienced legal counsel assist you assist in the formation of Trusts.

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Also called a “Spendthrift Trust,” these Trusts allow a person to benefit from the assets held in the Trust, but limit a creditor's ability to attach to the Trust assets. Montana does not have statutes that allow for the creation of this type of Trust. Only a few states allow for this type of Trust to be created. Nevada is one such state and at Tanko Law we have legal counsel licensed in Nevada and relationships to help you implement this kind of Trust.

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LLCs are a popular tool in an estate planning attorney’s tool box. These types of entities offer limited liability, minimize taxation, streamline family and business operations, and protect assets from personal liability. Some may think just creating an LLC online is easy and it affords you all the protections you seek, but nothing could be further from the truth. In today’s complex world where entities are subject to multiple state and federal filings for reporting, the targets for unsuspecting litigation, it is crucial that you work with experienced attorneys when implementing LLCs.