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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Family Farms Require Careful Estate Planning
Succession and estate plans are needed in order to keep the farm in operation. If a farmer wants the farm to keep operating ... Estate Planning

Date: 06/15/2017 Category: Estate Planning
When Is Right Time to Tell Kids about Estate Plan?
Finding the balance between your children knowing how much they will inherit and letting them accomplish things on their own, ... Estate Planning

Date: 06/14/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Even Judges Can Make Mistakes with Estate Plans
Mistake by judge in creating her estate plan, could have caused major battle in family. It appears that a New York judge who ... Estate Planning

Date: 06/13/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Roger Ailes’ Estate Inherits Lawsuits
Former Fox News chairman passes away, while facing sexual harassment allegations. Roger Ailes, former chairman of Fox News, ... Estate Administration

Date: 06/12/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Movies about Famous People Can Be Challenging
Upcoming Michael Jackson films on Lifetime and Netflix lack authorized music or likeness rights, sparking estate scrutiny and potential legal challenges.

Date: 06/09/2017 Category: Trust & Estate Administration
Genetic Testing Threatens Long-Term Care Insurance
Genetic testing is not expensive and can help in decisions on the need for insurance. A person's decision on whether to pay ... Elder Law

Date: 06/08/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Getting Off ‘Master Death File’ Isn’t Easy
Minnesota senator steps into fray and has man declared not dead after 29 years on the list. An error made 29 years ago that ... Elder Law

Date: 06/07/2017 Category: General
Why are More Older People Getting Divorced?
The common belief for an increase in the divorce rate is empty nest syndrome. However, that might not be the cause. Research ... Elder Law

Date: 06/06/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Brain Transplants Forecast in Near Future
Doctor plans human head transplant and projects that brain transplants may be available within a few years. Italian doctor ... Estate Planning

Date: 06/05/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Since Tax Reform Is Uncertain, You Should Remain Flexible
The political system is going through major changes and it is difficult to know exactly what is going on. There are many ... Estate Planning

Date: 06/02/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Wealth Can Fund Medical Research but There Are Drawbacks
Wealthy people can use their assets to fund research for rare diseases. However, problems can arise. Funding research has ... Estate Planning

Date: 06/01/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Ethics Important when Naming Trustee
Ethical issues arise in a Louisiana estate case, where a Council on Aging director was named trustee, leading to family disputes and legal challenges.

Date: 05/31/2017 Category: Trust & Estate Administration

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