PRACTICE AREAS Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship Estate Planning Well drafted estate planning documents, whether it be a simple will or a complex trust, can mean the difference between having your hard earned assets distributed according to your wishes or the laws of succession. Gordon Silver takes the time to assess every individual client's needs to determine the most effective estate planning tool to accomplish the client's goals. Gordon Silver performs a full range of estate planning, including: Wills, Living Wills, Revocable Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Life Insurance Trusts, Family Limited Partnerships, Gift planning, Health care durable power of attorney, Financial durable power of attorney, Qualified personal residence trusts, Charitable remainders, Trusts for minor children. Estate & Trust Litigation When disputes or controversies arise in the process of estate or probate administration, Gordon Silver has the necessary experience to actively and efficiently assist clients in pursuing a resolution. Gordon Silver aids clients in the following: Disputes over fiduciary mismanagement, Disputes over administration of wills and trusts, Challenges to wills, Challenges to trusts. Probate and Trust Administration Gordon Silver also assists families in navigating the probate and trust administration process, including: Distributing assets, Negotiating and paying liabilities; Paying taxes; Attending probate court proceedings, Accessing safety deposit boxes, Arranging sale of real property, Carrying out decedents' other wishes. Guardianships For many of us, there comes a time when our loved ones can no longer manage their personal or financial needs, and a guardianship is necessary to ensure their well-being. Gordon Silver has vast experience in assisting clients in obtaining guardianships, managing guardianships and challenging guardianships. Elder Law Exploitation Unfortunately, financial exploitation of the elderly is an increasing problem. Bradley J. Richardson is a former prosecutor with the Clark County District Attorney's office and oversaw the Fraud Division there and has extensive experience in identifying elder abuse and aiding family members in recovering mismanaged, stolen, transferred or otherwise converted assets.