After a loved one dies, you need to gather the important documents that are necessary to settle their final affairs. While the documents required will vary depending on what your loved one owned and owed, below is a list of common documents you will need to find:
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Both Superman and Batman are known for their epic battles on comic book pages. The battle over the estate of the widow of one of the co-founders of DC Comics, which publishes the comics, is shaping up to be just as epic.
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One of the more important decisions when drafting a power of attorney is when the document should become effective. It can be effective immediately or it can be made to be effective only when the principal becomes disabled. The latter is known as “springing.”
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For many people, dogs are more than just best friends. They are a valued member of the family. However, pets, unlike other family members, are legally property. This raises the question whether you can direct that your pets be put to sleep after you pass away.
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People often fear that leaving large sums of money to their relatives will result in those relatives blowing the money on things they do not need. A recent case in the United Kingdom demonstrates that this is not an unfounded fear. Euan MacAndrew, a 24-year-old, was left an inheritance by his grandfather that amounted […]
Read More »Reopening Jack Kerouac’s Estate
Author Jack Kerouac’s estate has long been settled after much acrimony. However, an important letter that he received from a friend could reopen the case. Jack Kerouac is credited with inventing the free-flowing beat style of writing that was popular in the 1950s and 60s. He did not create the style on his own […]
Read More »Estate Planning and 2014: Looking Back
Every year has new developments in estate planning. 2014 was no different in this regard. Some of the changes to estate planning in 2014 are very important to know about. With 2014 just behind us, now is a good time to look back and see what changed in estate planning during the year. After […]
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