If you own a family business, then planning what will happen to that business after you pass away is an important part of planning for your estate. Fortunately, with careful planning it does not have to be a difficult process.
Read More »When DIY Estate Planning Goes Wrong
People have many options today for creating their own estate planning documents. Forms can be purchased quickly from websites and books. However, trying to create your own estate plan can actually be more expensive than hiring an attorney.
Read More »Getting Access to Digital Data
When a loved one passes away it is extremely difficult to get access to any digital data they may have, including what might be stored on their cell phones. This is the case even when getting access to the data might help explain how the loved one passed away as is problem for one family […]
Read More »Revoking an Irrevocable Trust
By the basic meaning of its title, it would seem that an irrevocable trust cannot be revoked. However, in Louisiana, a battle is waging over whether or not that is always true.
Read More »Rare Books in an Estate: What to Do?
One of the most difficult tasks facing someone taking care of a loved one’s estate is figuring out which items are valuable. We all know that inherited fine art can be very valuable and should be evaluated by a professional and there are endless blogs, magazines, and TV shows that discuss what to do with […]
Read More »Money Tips for Families
Between life insurance, wills and other financial tools, many parents of more meager means can also take steps to make sure their kids will be okay financially after they’re gone. And as much as families despise talking about money, the measures don’t always require a lot of work.
Read More »Martin Luther King’s Bible
Personal effects that ordinarily might be worth very little, can be extremely valuable if they have historical significance or were owned by a famous person. Estate battles over such items are not unusual as is the case with some of Martin Luther King’s personal items.
Read More »San Diego Attorney Ordered to Repay Trust
When someone radically changes her estate plan to favor someone else who was not mentioned in the original plan, charges of undue influence are common. However, proving undue influence can be difficult, which makes a recent case in San Diego interesting.
Read More »What Documents Do You Need to Find After a Loved One Dies?
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:
Read More »Battle over the Estate of Superman Publisher’s Widow
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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