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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Retirees May Face Challenges When Retiring to Another Country
Careful planning would be a wise move before retiring overseas. Many people who are retiring and plan to move overseas, ... Elder Law

Date: 03/16/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Brains on the List of Needed Organ Donations
The donation of a brain can be valuable to researchers working on neurological causes of diseases. A shortage of available ... Elder Law

Date: 03/15/2017 Category: General
Your Inheritance Might Not Be All You Expected
Parents and their children not always of the same mind on the total amount of inheritance. Research points out that children ... Estate Planning

Date: 03/14/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Elder Abuse Law Is Expected to Receive Congressional Approval
Elder abuse is a growing problem but passage of a protection act has been long in coming. Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of ... Elder Law

Date: 03/10/2017 Category: General
Posthumous Conception Can Create Estate Challenges
Support for posthumous conception is strong in the U.K. Posthumous conception involves using the frozen sperm or egg of a ...

Date: 03/07/2017 Category: Estate Planning
The Cost of Caregiving Can Come as a Surprise
The majority of Americans expect to become caregivers for an elderly relative, but many will be surprised by the cost. ... Elder Law

Date: 03/06/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Economic Recovery May Lead to Increased Charitable Giving
Charitable giving has been stalled since the 2008 financial crisis, but an upturn is expected. Charity suffers during ... Estate Planning

Date: 02/10/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Financial Difficulties after Passing of Spouse Not Necessary
Emotional difficulties are expected when a spouse passes, but understanding the management of the family finances can lessen ... Estate Planning

Date: 02/09/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Descendants of Peggy Guggenheim Continue Estate Battle
Explore the ongoing legal battle between Peggy Guggenheim's descendants and the Guggenheim Foundation over the iconic art collection's management and legacy.

Date: 02/08/2017 Category: Trust & Estate Administration
Elderly Woman Runs Out of Money but Can Remain in Home
Donations help woman remain in assisted living at 108. Carrie Rausch, 108, can remain in an assisted living facility for at ... Elder Law

Date: 02/07/2017 Category: General
Millions of Dollars Can Ignite an Estate Battle
A New York case highlights how the involvement of millions of dollars may well fuel the fire. The wife of Brooklyn District ... Will

Date: 02/06/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Controversy Heightens over Ceasing Life Support
Decision in U.K. throws fuel on fire in debate over right to remove loved one from life support. A new court decision in the ... Elder Law

Date: 02/03/2017 Category: Estate Planning

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