Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian may appear to be split on reality TV, but on paper, their divorce is not final. That could leave the former NBA player’s estranged wife with the role of making medical decisions for him. Odom, who has an address in Henderson, and Kardashian both signed off on their divorce in […]
Read More »Special Needs Attorney Testifies Before Congress
Richard A. Courtney, President of the Special Needs Alliance (SNA) and principal in the Courtney Elder Law Associates section of Frascogna Courtney, PLLC, testified Friday, September 18 before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Health in favor of the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act (H.R. 670).
Read More »Money and Estate Planning Issues for Unmarried Couples
Whether a couple is married or unmarried, there are invariably many money issues for them to consider – and some valuable financial moves to make. Here are some tips for those in the not-married camp. A bad way to manage your joint and separate finances is to just wing it. Do so, and one or […]
Read More »Leaving Your Tattoos Behind
If you want to make many people say “Ewww” and leave your tattoos behind permanently after you pass away, a new service will let you do that. Many people spend a lot of time and money on their tattoos. To them, it is a form of expression and art.
Read More »Can a Lawyer Profit From an Unethical Will He Drafted?
A recent appellate court decision in Michigan means that it is possible for attorneys to be unethical and still profit from the wills they create. Every state has a basic ethical rule for attorneys: an attorney cannot draft a will for a non-relative that includes a substantial gift for the attorney. The theory behind this […]
Read More »Is Elizabeth the True Queen of England?
Queen Elizabeth II has asked a court to decide if DNA evidence can be used in disputes over hereditary titles. If the court says yes, then it could mean that her own lineage and right to the throne could be called into question.
Read More »Children of Spanish Duchess Sue for Inheritance
It is well-known that the Duchess of Medina Sidonia did not get along with her children. That family feud led to her attempting to see that the children did not receive the family archives and legacy. The children are now suing to get it. Luisa Isabel Álvarez de Toledo could trace her heritage back […]
Read More »Jimi Hendrix’s Missing Guitar
The estate of Jimi Hendrix has seen more than its fair share of legal controversies. In yet another legal battle, the estate is suing for the return of a guitar it claims was stolen. Jimi Hendrix owned a lot of guitars, but relatively few of them made it back to his estate after he […]
Read More »Making Charitable Contributions Work
While you’re alive and have philanthropic goals, give appreciated assets held in a taxable account to charity. For charitable bequests, designate your IRA or tax-deferred employer retirement plan. Why? Suppose a hypothetical Al Cole wants to give $10,000 to charity this year.
Read More »What to Do to Reduce Estate Taxes
If you plan on leaving a sizable amount of money to your heirs, it’s understandable to be concerned about estate taxes. After all, the top Federal estate tax rate of 40% could take a nasty bite out of a multi-million dollar estate, and that’s not including any state taxes that may apply. With that in […]
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