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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Inherited Property Can Become a Major Problem
Inheriting commercial real estate can turn into a major financial expense should pollution be discovered onsite. Two heirs to ... Inheritance

Date: 03/08/2016 Category: Estate Planning
A Big Price Tag Attached to Fixing Medicare Appeals Backlog
A bill to straighten out the backlog of Medicare appeals could cost $1.7 billion. With a 587-day Medicare appeals backlog, ... Elder Law

Date: 03/07/2016 Category: General
The Battles Continue in Bobbi Kristina Brown’s Estate
Bobbi Kristina Brown's estate embroiled in legal disputes as the estate administrator sues trustees over unpaid bills, continuing family conflicts over her legacy.

Date: 03/04/2016 Category: Trust & Estate Administration
Who is Most Likely to Donate?
Estate planning may look closely at charitable giving and the difference between self-made wealth and inherited wealth. An ... Estate Planning

Date: 03/03/2016 Category: Estate Planning
The Sumner Redstone Saga Continues
Interest by the media and Wall Street in the life and drama of billionaire Sumner Redstone is not unusual as once again an ... Estate Planning

Date: 03/02/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Science and the Impact on Estate Planning
Science may be making inroads in cryogenics with the idea of freezing a person's brain until medical advances allow a person ... Estate Planning

Date: 03/01/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Kansas City Schoolteacher Leaves a Large Estate
Schoolteacher Anna Kurzweil left most of her estate to the Jesuits and the size of the estate came as a surprise. ... Charitable Gifting

Date: 02/29/2016 Category: Estate Planning
It is Possible to Go out of State for an Executor
Learn the pros and cons of choosing an out-of-state executor for your estate, and how an estate attorney can help overcome potential challenges.

Date: 02/25/2016 Category: Trust & Estate Administration
Use the Tax Season to Look at Your Estate Plans
Our estate plan should be reviewed occasionally and linking it to the annual tax season could be beneficial. The tax season ... Estate Planning

Date: 02/24/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Former Prosecutor Pleads Guilty in Estate Case
Former DA pleads guilty to stealing $200K from estate. Learn the importance of choosing a trustworthy executor to protect your assets. Read the blog for more!

Date: 02/23/2016 Category: Trust & Estate Administration
Your Social Security Could Go to Your Survivors
Your Social Security benefits don't necessarily end when you pass away. It is possible your dependents could receive ... Elder Law

Date: 02/19/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Retiring and Living to 100
Retirement money could be challenging for those who join the rising number of Americans living to celebrate their 100th ... Elder Law

Date: 02/18/2016 Category: Estate Planning

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