Oscar de la Renta was well-known for his charitable causes, especially in the Dominican where he was an unofficial ambassador and held a diplomatic passport. However, a decade old falling out was enough for the designer to snub his son.
Read More »Challenge Coming over BB King’s Will
BB King was one of the most celebrated blues musicians in the world. His passing on May 14th has left many singing the blues of their own, including his heirs who are expected to challenge his will.
Read More »Search on for Missing Irish Heir
When someone passes away without an estate plan, by law his or her property goes to the deceased’s closest living relatives. However, if a person has no known close relatives, then what happens to the assets of the estate? It depends on whether any other relatives can be found.
Read More »Robert Ellsworth’s Will Now under Contest
When art collector Robert Ellsworth passed away, initial reports about his will centered on the $50,000 a piece he bequeathed to two waitresses who work at a bar he frequented. However, now Ellsworth’s longtime boyfriend is contesting the will.
Read More »Business and Avoiding Probate Problems
Small and family business owners have heard many nightmares about similar businesses that have had problems with probate. Many of the stories are true. However, with careful planning most of the problems associated with probate can be avoided. Business owners normally fear probate because of the numerous nightmare stories they have heard about it. […]
Read More »Types of Beneficiaries and Considerations
The word “beneficiary” covers a lot of different types of inheritances. It is important to know what the different types of beneficiaries are.
Read More »Even in Death Dean Smith Keeps Coaching
The world of college basketball recently collectively mourned over the passing of legendary North Carolina coach Dean Smith. We are now learning that Smith found a way to continue coaching his team by using his will.
Read More »A Reputation Changing Will
The name Alfred Nobel is now associated with philanthropy and the Nobel prizes, but that was not always the case. It was his will that changed how Nobel was perceived and now for the first time that will has been put on public display.
Read More »Greg Plitt Died without a Will
Celebrity estate plans are often best known for their mistakes. One recently deceased celebrity made the biggest estate planning mistake of them all. He didn’t have an estate plan.
Read More »The Importance of Signing Legal Documents
Most legal documents need a signature to be effective. The importance of this is illustrated by a recent case in Australia where an estate is going to the wrong party because a legal document was never signed.
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