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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Co-leased Apartment Responsibility of an Estate?
Sometimes determining estate liabilities takes some experience. Is the estate responsible for paying rent if an agreement was ...

Date: 12/16/2016 Category: Estate Planning
ER Staff Often Unable to Identify Elder Abuse
Isolated and without regular medical care, elderly Americans who are abused sometimes end up in the emergency room and the ... Elder Abuse

Date: 12/15/2016 Category: General
To Challenge or Not to Challenge
One of the key approaches to deciding on whether to challenge an estate is to look at it as an independent observer might. If ... Estate Planning

Date: 12/14/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Chance of Suffering from Alzheimer’s Can Be Reduced
There is no cure yet for Alzheimer's disease, but perhaps it can be slowed. Market Watch recently ran an article with tips ... Elder Law

Date: 12/13/2016 Category: General
Robin Williams’ Heirs Face Online Harassment
Simple estate planning mistakes fuel ongoing saga of the estate of Robin Williams. The estate of Robin Williams has ... Estate Planning

Date: 12/12/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Teenager Wins Right to Be Frozen
Experts believe cryogenics will not be successful but the practice continues. There are often stories circulated in the media ... Elder Law

Date: 12/09/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Impact of Election Remains up in Air
Trump proposed a number of changes that would have an impact on estate planning. President-elect Donald Trump could eliminate ... Estate Planning

Date: 12/08/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Vanderbilt Fortune Creates Speculation
Anderson Cooper, the son of Gloria Vanderbilt, is not expected to receive an inheritance. The son of heiress Gloria ... Estate

Date: 12/07/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Some Professionals Won’t Handle Special Needs Trusts
Professional trustees normally handle special needs trusts but problems cause some to back off. Professional trustees are ... Special Needs

Date: 12/06/2016 Category: Estate Planning
The Answer Won’t Change: Use a Trust
The estate tax may come to an end but the trust will most likely still be your best option. The estate tax may be eliminated ... Estate Planning

Date: 12/05/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Monroe’s Estate Attempts to Block Underwear Campaign
Lingerie company charged with using Marilyn Monroe's likeness without permission. Marilyn Monroe's estate is charged with ...

Date: 12/02/2016 Category: Estate Planning
An Estate Plan Can Be Vulnerable to Dispute
The details of director Curtis Hanson's will leaves plenty of assets but not all in trust. The long-time partner of film ... Estate Planning

Date: 12/01/2016 Category: Estate Planning

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