When Should You Share Your Estate Plan?

February 22, 2024

At some point, you’ll want to share your estate plans with your loved ones—and the first step in this process may be to hold a family meeting.

Unmarried Couples Need to Know!

February 5, 2024

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

Top Reasons To Have A Will

February 1, 2024

In the realm of estate planning, a common adage rings true: “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” As an experienced estate planning attorney, I’ve witnessed firsthand the turmoil and heartache that can ensue when individuals neglect the crucial step of…

What the Executor Does

December 12, 2023

Dealing with death is never easy and overseeing the estate can be complicated. However, staying organized can help you manage things smoothly.

To-Dos After Death

September 28, 2023

Even though the death of a loved one comes with unbearable grief, there are important tasks you must carry out as soon as you’re able.

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’.

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