Unmarried Couples Need to Know!

September 19, 2023

With good planning, unmarried couples can receive many of the same legal protections as married couples when it comes to inheritance and taxes.

Resolving The Multiple Wills of the Queen of Soul

August 17, 2023

The long, expensive court fight over the will of soul singer Aretha Franklin provides a cautionary tale for people who want to make sure that their wishes are carried out after their death — and for their families.

Battle Over Lisa Marie Presley Estate

March 14, 2023

A badly in debt woman dies leaving the proceeds of substantial insurance policies to her children only to have her trust contested by relatives who claim an amendment naming the children as beneficiaries is invalid with no witnesses, misspelled names, suspicious signatures and was never given to previous trustees for review as required by agreement. A long, expensive, and protracted legal battle likely is brewing.

How to Protect Yourself from Online Fraud

September 19, 2022

Get a message offering help with a computer problem you didn’t think you had? It’s probably a scammer looking for your money and personal information.

What Happens to Home Contents when Someone Dies?

June 9, 2022

It is quite a tragedy when a loved one passes away. You may want to remember them by keeping sentimental objects from their home, or perhaps they wanted you to inherit a specific item.

Should You Rule From the Grave?

October 7, 2021

There are many stories of strange conditions in wills and trusts over time. For example, the German poet Heinrich ‘Henry’ Heine died in 1856 and left his estate to his wife, Matilda, on the condition that she remarry, so that ‘there will be at least one man to regret my death’.

Should I agree to Be an Executor of an Estate?

September 22, 2021

Usually when asked to be the executor of a family member’s estate, the person feels honored and trusted. It’s a big responsibility, since the executor will be carrying out a person’s final wishes.

Who Pays Credit Card Debt when You Die?

April 12, 2021

Especially with the average U.S. household having $7,027 in revolving credit card debt and Americans owing a total of $416.1 billion in credit card debt, according to a recent Nerdwallet study, some Americans will have credit card debt for the rest of their lives. However, what happens to credit card debt when you die?

Am I Named in a Will? How Would I Know?

February 1, 2021

How can we see if there was a will and if it’s worth pursuing?

What Will Be Your Legacy?

December 7, 2020

Your legacy is what you leave behind: What people will remember about you and receive from your life? Legacy planning is about fostering your relationships and passing on what is most important to you for your loved ones.

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