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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Elder Care Should Be Adjusted to Reality
The changing structures of families have changed the needs of the elderly. The concept of the family structure as husband, ... Elder Care

Date: 05/08/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Wealthy Look for Ways to Contribute to Society
A small number of people control much of world's wealth and some are now focusing on helping others. A new trend has surfaced ... Charity

Date: 05/07/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Settling Estate Can Bring Trying Times to Family
How an estate is handled can separate a family or strengthen it. If there is a death in the family, the resulting estate ... Estate Administration

Date: 05/06/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Estate Plan Can Help Prevent Family Fight
Less than half of Americans have plans for their estate or have a will. A new study points out some of the problems that ... Estate Planning

Date: 05/05/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Disney to Use Fisher Film Footage in Star Wars IX
Carrie Fisher to appear in Star Wars IX through unused footage. Learn how her estate’s decisions impact posthumous image use, highlighting key estate...

Date: 05/04/2017 Category: Trust & Estate Administration
Why Do Super-Agers Have Better Memories?
While many older people have memory problems, there are a few elderly people with the mental capabilities of far younger ... Elder Issues

Date: 05/03/2017 Category: General
Divorce Can Cause Big Problems with an Estate
Is a widow with a post-nuptial agreement entitled to allowance? A recent case in Georgia has shown the confusion that can ... Estate Planning

Date: 05/02/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Humor Tops U.K. List for Being Remembered
You will most likely get many different answers to how does one wish to be remembered. U.K. survey reveals that most people ... Estate Planning

Date: 04/30/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Trend to Live Longer Changes Preparation
Longer life span? Different preparations are needed for retirement. People need to plan differently than in the past and ... Estate Planning

Date: 04/29/2017 Category: Estate Planning
GOP Now Looks to Tax Reform
President Trump, GOP look at tax reform and could stall repeal of estate tax. The planned tax reform by the ... Estate Planning

Date: 04/28/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Families Need to Plan for Wealth Transfer
The Baby Boomers are about to transfer a lot of wealth, and planning for it would be a good idea. If it is not managed ... Estate Planning

Date: 04/27/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Eternal Life Would Create Some Problems
Living forever would have some major implications on society. Some people believe that we may be on the verge of obtaining ... Estate Planning

Date: 04/26/2017 Category: Estate Planning

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