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Planning for a Caregiving Children?
March 2, 2023
A not uncommon estate planning scenario is an elderly parent who lives with an adult child, either at the parent(s)’s home or at the child’s home.
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.
Disney Grandson Loses Appeal
August 19, 2021
An appellate judge dubs probate court ‘the Unhappiest Place on Earth,’ as Disney heir Bradford Lund has lost an appeal stemming from his fight to claim his fortune.
Elder Financial Abuse During Social Isolation
March 16, 2021
Thankfully, as our country is stepping up the delivery of vaccines, this terribly isolating time will hopefully soon be behind us.
Britney Spears’ Conservatorship Battle Continues
March 15, 2021
The legal controversy surrounding Britney Spears is no secret. Her father has controlled her career and finances since 2008, a position she’s been fighting against for years.
Your Estate Planning Checklist for 2021
January 28, 2021
Early in 2021, you should communicate with your advisers and review several items about your 2020 planning, if that planning is to have any likelihood of succeeding.
Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and other Brain Diseases Require Special Estate Planning
June 9, 2020
Covid-19 or Coronavirus has created health worries and fear for everyone. For those with underlying health issues, which include multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, or other brain diseases, those concerns are even more pronounced.
What Does an Estate Planning Lawyer Really Do?
January 15, 2020
Estate planning is a systematic process, which involves getting your personal and financial goals for the time you pass away or become mentally incapacitated. It is also known as a last will, and almost everyone does this planning for their family.
Top 6 Questions (and Answers) about Conservators and Guardians
January 6, 2020
In some states, those who are appointed ‘conservator of the estate’ are those who make financial decisions. Those who are appointed ‘conservator of the person’ handle the same issues as a ‘guardian.’
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