Joyful End-of-Life Planning

February 8, 2023

It isn’t just about wills and funerals—it is a reflection of your values, your goals for healthy aging, and the hopes and dreams you have for those you love.

119 Heirs Share $11 Million Unclaimed Property

January 23, 2023

It turns out it’s not just in the movies that you can get a huge inheritance from that uncle you never knew about.

Guardian for Anne Heche’s Minor Son

October 4, 2022

The oldest son of Anne Heche has filed a petition to assume control of the late actress’s estate.

What Happens If You Die with No Will?

April 14, 2022

It’s hard for a family to recuperate when the patriarchs and matriarchs have gone to glory, leaving a battle for who will carry the family’s leadership role and manage the family’s transition of wealth.

Do a Married Couple without Children Need a Will?

September 7, 2021

In fact, many couples with no children mistakenly believe that they are less likely to need a last will and testament than couples with children.

Do Stepchildren Inherit?

June 3, 2021

My spouse passed. I have stepchildren who want a percentage of the profits from selling our house. What are they legally entitled to with no will?

Aretha Franklin’s Estate and the IRS

March 29, 2021

When Aretha Franklin died in 2018, a powerful creditor came calling: The Internal Revenue Service.

Estate of Charles Schulz Still Making Money

February 3, 2021

Is there a person on the planet who doesn’t love the Peanuts characters? Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Pigpen, Schroeder, and the gang are the iconic creations of Charles Schulz. In fact, it is still so popular that they earned Schulz’s estate $32.5 million over the last year, two decades since his death due to cancer.

46 Year Old Zappos CEO Died with No Will

January 5, 2021

If you pass away without a will, state law generally decides who gets your assets and, if you have children, who will care for them.

At What Age Do I Need a Will?

February 26, 2020

It’s never too early to start estate planning. If you already have a family, getting your personal affairs in order is a must. The sooner you start planning, the more prepared you will be for life’s unexpected twists and turns.

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