Tiffany Ballenger Floyd

Tiffany Ballenger Floyd

Protecting Your Legacy | Estate Planning + Asset Protection Attorney | CA + NV
  • Estate Planning, Business Law, Tax Law ...
  • California, Nevada
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Biography

Hi! I’m Tiffany Ballenger Floyd - I help clients with estate planning, business planning, + asset protection.

By integrating my bespoke planning philosophy with efficient systems + technology, our ultimate goal is to provide a warm, authentic, + seamless planning experience for our amazing clients.

One-size does NOT fit all: No cookie-cutter form documents here! Rather, we serve as a trusted advisor, providing conscious counsel + effective solutions based on your particular needs + goals, helping with:

ESTATE PLANNING: Wills + Trusts (+ all the rest)... whether you’re brand-new to estate planning, or need to make updates to an existing plan, I offer guidance through an admittedly morbid subject area. I hope that by offering knowledge, insight, and meticulous attention-to-detail in a friendly environment, our clients are able to make the best possible choices for themselves, their families, + their loved ones.

ASSET PROTECTION: I take a mindful, contentious approach to asset protection planning by designing comprehensive strategies – often involving careful layering of trusts and other entities. The goal isn’t just to merely safeguard our clients’ assets, but to ultimately provide them with a feeling of calm, control, + clarity.

BUSINESS CREATION + PLANNING: As a business owner myself, I get it, because I’ve stood in your shoes! I’ve worked with all types of businesses and business owners, from startup founders to long-held family businesses, as well as high-net worth owners planning for significant liquidity events.

??!? Overwhelmed and don't know where to start? ??!?

From initial plan design to ongoing counsel + maintenance, me and my team at Phillips Ballenger Estate Attorneys can help guide you through the process.

For more info about my firm, or if you're ready to get started with your planning, visit my firm's website:

https://phillipsballenger.com/

Practice Areas
    Estate Planning
    Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
    Business Law
    Business Formation
    Tax Law
    Estate Tax Planning
    Family Law
    Prenups & Marital Agreements
Additional Practice Areas
  • Asset Protection, Nevada Asset Protection Trusts, Nevada Spendthrift Trusts
  • Wealth Preservation + Protection Strategy
  • LLCs | Business Creation, Formation, Business Succession Planning
  • Nevada LLC | Business Creation, Formation, Business Succession Planning
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Offering transparent, flat-fees for estate planning, business formation & asset protection planning. Limited time complimentary intro call! (Thru April 30, 2022)
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
State Bar of California
ID Number: 252477
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Nevada
State Bar of Nevada
ID Number: 10853
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Founding + Managing Partner
Phillips Ballenger, PLLC | Estate Attorneys
- Current
Estate Planning + Asset Protection Attorney
B&L
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Estate Planning + Asset Protection Attorney
GF & Associates
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Associate Attorney | Estate Planning & Elder Law (CA)
Hollister & Hollister
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Education
University of San Francisco
J.D. (2007) | Law
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Clerkships: Kaye Moser, LLP, San Francisco: UHNW Family Law & Estate Planning | Alameda County Dept. of Child Support Services: Child Support Enforcement Litigation | San Mateo County Family Court: Family Law Facilitator
Honors: Arthur Zief Scholarship Recipient
Activities: Chair, International Law Society | Co-Chair, Women's Law Association | Editor, The Forum | Editor, Journal of Law & Social Challenges
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University of California - Santa Barbara
B.A. (2003) | Global Socioeconomics & Politics, Minor in History
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Honors: - Dean's List
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Awards
10/10
AVVO rating
Rated 10/10 | Avvo | 2012 - 2023
SuperLawyers | Top Rated Estate Planning Attorney
Super Lawyers
2018 - 2023 | Selected to Super Lawyers This designation is is awarded to no more than 5% of the lawyers licensed throughout the 5-State Mountain Region (NV, UT, ID, MT, & WY).
Nevada's Top Rank Attorneys
Nevada Business Magazine
Top 100 Lawyers of the Year
MYVEGAS Magazine
Selected by Reader Poll
Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
2015 - 2017 | Estate Planning (Selection limited to 2.5% of lawyers in the Mountain States Region)
Legal Elite: Nevada's Top Attorneys
Nevada Business Magazine
Selected by attorney peer review
Named as one of the "Top Lawyers in Nevada"
Legal Network
Named to the "Super Lawyers- Rising Stars" list
Super Lawyers
Legal Elite: Nevada's Top Attorneys
Nevada Business Magazine
Selected by attorney peer review
Named as one of the "Top Lawyers in Nevada"
Legal Network
Recognized in Desert Companion Magazine's "Top Lawyers List"
Desert Companion Magazine
Client's Choice Award
Avvo
2013 - 2014
Professional Associations
State Bar of Nevada  # 10853
Member
- Current
Activities: Member: State Bar of Nevada, Wills, Estates, Estate Planning & Probate Section
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California State Bar  # 252477
Member
- Current
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Wealth Counsel
Member
- Current
Activities: The premier national collective of estate planning attorneys dedicated to providing the best planning possible for American families.
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Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
Pro Bono Attorney
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Activities: - Pro Bono Children's Attorney Project, providing representation to abused/neglected children in the Clark County foster care system - Pro bono attorney for issues related to estate planning for the Senior Law Project
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Supreme Court of Nevada
Homeowner's Attorney Representative- Nevada Foreclosure Mediation Advisory Committee
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Activities: Appointed by Supreme Court of Nevada to serve as the homeowner attorney representative for State of Nevada's Foreclosure Mediation Program
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Estate Planning From A to Z
National Business Institute
Foreclosure and Loan Workout Procedures
National Business Institute
Femal Genital Mutilation: Legal and Non-Legal Approaches to Eradication
Journal of Law & Social Challenges, (9 J.L. & SOC. CHALLENGES 84, 2008).
Speaking Engagements
Estate Planning Updates for 2019, Siena Community Association, Siena Community Association Lunch and Learn, Las Vegas, NV
Siena Community Association
Do I Need It? Basic Concepts in Estate Planning, Las Vegas Valley Community Management, Las Vegas Valley Community Management- Team Meeting, Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas Valley Community Management
Estate Planning from A to Z, National Business Institute, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Las Vegas, NV
National Business Institute
Issues in Asset Protection- A Guide for CPAs, Merrill Lynch, Continuing Education: C.P.A. Continuing Education Course, Las Vegas, NV
Merrill Lynch
Lifelines for Struggling Homeowners, Fox News Channel, Television Show: Fox News Channel's "Bob Massi is the Property Man", Las Vegas, NV
Merrill Lynch
https://video.foxnews.com/v/4451476481001/?playlist_id=4270654855001#sp=show-clips
Asset Protection & Estate Planning for Financial Advisors, Federal Financial Group, Federal Financial Group- Las Vegas Team Conference, Las Vegas, NV
Federal Financial Group
Estate Planning & Probate Issues for Seniors, Atria Senior Living, Financial Issues for Seniors, Las Vegas, NV
Siena Community Association
Estate Planning & Asset Protection for Real Estate Professionals, Nevada Division of Real Estate, Continuing Education (Nevada Real Estate Agents & Brokers), Las Vegas, NV
Siena Community Association
Foreclosure and Loan Workout Procedures Bootcamp, National Business Institute, Continuing Legal Education for Attorneys, Las Vegas, NV
Siena Community Association
Foreclosure Mediation Practice in Nevada, National Business Institute, Continuing Legal Education for Attorneys, Las Vegas, NV
National Business Institute
Leaving a Legacy, Wealth Building & Business Seminar, City of Las Vegas and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Wealth Building & Business Seminar, Las Vegas, NV
Siena Community Association
Distressed Property Options: An Overview and Legislative Updates, Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors, Educational Seminar, Las Vegas, NV
Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors
Foreclosure and Asset Protection, Realty One Group, Realty One Brokerage Sales Seminar, Las Vegas, NV
Siena Community Association
Topics in Investment, Commercial Real Estate, Asset Protection, & Legislative Updates. National Title Company, Educational Seminar, Las Vegas, NV
National Title Company
Updates on Nevada Assembly Bill 284, National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, Educational Seminar, Las Vegas, NV
National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
Relevant Topics for Women in Business, Diamond Wealth Management, 3rd Annual Women's Business Owner's Symposium, 3rd Annual Women's Business Owner's Symposium, Las Vegas, NV
Siena Community Association
Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act (SSCRA), Noble Title, Property Managers Trade Meeting, Property Managers Trade Meeting, Las Vegas, NV
Siena Community Association
Asset Protection for Realtors, Cosmopolitan Real Estate, Continuing Education Course for Nevada Real Estate Agents & Brokers, Las Vegas, NV
Siena Community Association
Asset Protection for Realtors, Nevada Real Estate Division, Asset Protection Meeting, Blackbird Realty, Las Vegas, NV
Blackbird Realty
What You Need To Know About Powers of Attorney, Senior Life Line, Senior Life Line, Las Vegas, NV
Senior Life Line
Advanced Topics in Estate Planning, Sunrise Assisted Living Community Lecture, Henderson, NV
Sunrise Assisted Living of Henderson
Topics In Estate Planning & Elder Law, Destinations Guest Lecturer Series, Las Vegas, NV
Destinations Independent Senior Living
Topics in Elder Law, Southern Nevada Senior Law Program, Clark County Senior Health Fair, Las Vegas, NV
Siena Community Association
Basics of Estate Planning & Asset Protection, Mass Mutual, Mass Mutual, Agent Training, Las Vegas, NV
Mass Mutual
Powers of Attorney, Alzheimers Association of Southern Nevada, Alzheimers Association of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
Siena Community Association
Seniors and Identity Theft, Grand Court Assisted Living, Las Vegas, NV
Grand Court Assisted Living
Health Care Powers of Attorney, Topics in Estate Planning, Silver Sky Senior Living, Las Vegas, NV
Silver Sky Senior Living
Certifications
Transformative Coaching Essentials | Professional Training and Coaching
McLaren Coaching
Websites & Blogs
Website
Book Your Consultation
Website
Tiffany's Bio | PB Law
Website
Walking you through the PB Law Planning Process
Website
PB Law | Website
Blog
PB Law Blog... Trusts and Stuff
Legal Answers
3 Questions Answered
Q. Hello - I'm trying to find a document that states I have a DBA in Clark County - State of Nevada. Where should I look?
A: Hi There,

Here's a link to search for your DBA (aka FFN, Fictitious Firm Name), in Clark County, NV:

https://clerk.clarkcountynv.gov/AcclaimWeb/Fbn/SearchTypeFbnByName

Link to statutes:

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-602.html

Hope this helps point you in the right direction, best of luck!
Q. What is the difference between being an interested person in a trust and a non interested person.
A: Interested "person" may be the grantor (creator) of the trust, a trustee and/or a beneficiary. Interested "trustee"- The term Interested Trustee means a Trustee who:

is a transferor or beneficiary;

is related or subordinate to a transferor or beneficiary;

can be removed and replaced by a transferor with either the transferor or a party who is related or subordinate to the transferor; or

can be removed and replaced by a beneficiary with either the beneficiary or a party who is related or subordinate to the beneficiary.

For purposes of this Subsection, transferor means a person who transferred property to the trust during that person’s lifetime, including a person whose disclaimer resulted in property passing to the trust. A person is only a transferor during his or her lifetime. Beneficiary means a person who is or may become eligible to receive income or principal from the trust under the terms of the trust, even if this person has only a remote contingent remainder interest in the trust, but not if the person’s only interest is as a potential appointee under a power of appointment. Related or subordinate is used as defined in Internal Revenue Code Section 672(c).

DISCLAIMER: My response is general & isn’t legal advice. I’m not your lawyer because I answer this question. It’s not possible to provide specific legal advice online, for a multitude of reasons, most importantly a thorough understanding of your facts/situation/context & goals, etc. Please do not rely on this response without seeking legal counsel particular to your situation.
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Q. In the state of Nevada, will filing a Homestead Exemption do anything if our home is in our Living Trust?
A: Nevada homestead exemption protects the equity in your primary residence (w/ proper homestead filing) up to $550K- cheap & easy protection! A revocable living trust typically does not provide ANY asset protection to the creators of the trust, so it's probably wise to file your homestead. It can be done when a home is owned by a revocable trust.
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Contact & Map
Phillips Ballenger
3605 South Town Center Dr
Suite B
Las Vegas, NV 89135
Telephone: (702) 997-5701
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Limited Afterhours Consultation Appointments available upon request.