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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Congratulations on the Marriage but ‘What If’?
A divorce can throw a lot or problems into the family's future plans. Marriages are wonderful but it might be wise for ... Estate Planning

Date: 08/22/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Live Longer, Save Less and Continue to Work
As more people follow the trend of remaining in the work force after the traditional retirement age of 65, a period of ... Elder Issues

Date: 08/21/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Hutchence’s Daughter May Still Inherit Millions
INXS lead singer was reported to be nearly penniless when he died. INXS lead singer Michael Hutchence died in 1997 leaving ... Estate Administration

Date: 08/18/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Wealthy Not Necessarily Blocked from Social Security
How a person accumulated wealth is a key factor in the decision on eligibility to receive benefits. Wealthy people are ... Estate Law

Date: 08/17/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Medicaid May Be Very Important to You
A reduction in Medicaid could have an impact on long-term care in a nursing home. Medicaid was set up to provide health care ... Elder Law

Date: 08/16/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Producer Files Elder Abuse Case against Jackson’s Estate
Quincy Jones claims he suffered elder financial abuse. A judge has rejected a claim by music producer Quincy Jones that he ... Elder Abuse

Date: 08/15/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Researchers Discover Early Signs of Alzheimer’s
If Alzheimer's disease is discovered early, it is possible that development may be slowed. The University of Wisconsin ... Elder Issues

Date: 08/14/2017 Category: General
Dealing with Intellectual Property Can Be a Challenge
If you created it, you own it or so it would seem. Intellectual property rights are relatively new and can be a challenge, ... Estate Administration

Date: 08/11/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Generations Can Benefit by Digital Legacy
Most people are only remembered by their immediate family, but digital technology can protect memories for generations. A ... Estate Planning

Date: 08/10/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Why Do Some People Experience Terminal Lucidity?
Medical researchers are interested in why some people become more alert and lucid as they near death. There are people who do ... Elder Issues

Date: 08/09/2017 Category: General
No Should Mean No on Trust Advice
You may have an idea for setting up your trust, but is it a good idea? People will sometimes walk into an attorney's office ... Trusts

Date: 08/08/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Is There a Conflict in Thicke Estate?
Judge asked to decide if there really is a conflict. A prenuptial agreement would lead one to think the settlement of the ... Estate Litigation

Date: 08/07/2017 Category: Probate

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