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.
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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.
Estate Planning for Living
September 2, 2022
Does a person need a Power of Attorney document if that person already has a Last Will and Testament (‘Will’)? It is a critical piece of the planning puzzle.
What to Not Do With Your Estate Plan
November 9, 2021
If you do not learn from your mistakes, you are doomed to repeat them. In Estate Planning, if you do not learn from other’s mistakes, you are likely to repeat them.
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’.
Death of Prince’s Brother Impacts His Estate
October 5, 2021
John R. Nelson was Prince’s brother and oldest brother. He was born in 1944.
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.
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.
Reduce the Stress of Asset Transfers?
July 15, 2021
Estate planning is a cornerstone of any healthy financial plan, but it can be difficult to discuss.
Why Is Dr. Oz Suing Sister over Inheritance?
April 29, 2021
Mehmet Öz, a U.S. celebrity surgeon of Turkish origin better known as “Dr. Oz,” took legal action against his sister Nazlım Suna Öz, claiming she forged documents over their father’s inheritance.
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