Our Estate Planning & Probate Blog

When it comes to estate planning, a little information can go a long way. In our blog, our legal team explores common problems we see when reviewing estate plans, as well as tips you can put into practice immediately to protect your future.

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Structure of Ikea May Change with Founder’s Passing
Ingvar Kamprad's family may not gain control of company. Ingvar Kamprad, the 91-year-old founder of Ikea, was unusual. He ... Estate Planning

Date: 03/09/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Waiting on Estate Plan Is a Risky Bet
The delay in creating an estate plan has many excuses behind it and none of them are good. Wealthy people who delay getting ... Estate Planning

Date: 03/09/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Families of Boat Crash Victims Sue Jose Fernandez Estate
What really happened the night the Miami Marlins pitcher and two others died, still remains unclear. It is uncertain what ... Estate Administration

Date: 03/08/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Does Someone Know Where Your Will Is Located?
What if you go to the work of creating an estate plan but it can't be found? Creating a will includes how you want your ... Estate Plan

Date: 03/08/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Lost Portrait of JFK Widow Discovered
The painting was lost decades ago and is now the focus of lawsuit. A painting of Jackie Bouvier that has been missing for ... Estate Administration

Date: 03/07/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Protecting the Elderly from Financial Abuse
Several states have stepped forward to protect the elderly. A national move may be next. Some people believe the federal ... Elder Abuse

Date: 03/06/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Retire Early and Remain Active
Retirement age may not matter as much as what you choose to do in retirement. Researchers in The Netherlands studied people ... Elder Issues

Date: 03/05/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Writing Own Estate Plan Is Often a Big Mistake
A little work and some quick notes can often leave a lot of trouble behind. One of the major problems with estate plans is ... Estate Planning

Date: 03/02/2018 Category: Estate Planning
How Will IRS Handle Gifting under New Laws?
New tax laws with new exemptions mean that some people will no longer have their estates subject to the estate tax and others ... Estate Tax

Date: 03/01/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Alzheimer’s Can Create Unique Situations
Couple in New Zealand find "new" love and second marriage. A New Zealand couple held a second wedding ceremony ... Advanced Medical Directives

Date: 02/28/2018 Category: Estate Planning
One Can Leave a Legacy Based on Their Own Unique Life
Internet highlights the life of an ordinary man who meant a lot to his family and now perhaps others. Terri Ward's obituary ... Estate Planning

Date: 02/27/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Children Can Be Blocked from Your Estate
It can be a tough decision but you can prevent your children from receiving any part of your estate. As a teenager a man had ... Will

Date: 02/26/2018 Category: Estate Planning

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