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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Billionaires, Not Family Farmers, Push for Estate Tax Repeal
We've all heard the stories of family farmers and mom-and-pop stores who make for great news interviews when it comes to ... Estate Tax

Date: 07/24/2015 Category: Estate Planning
Times When it is Worthwhile to File an Estate Tax Form
With the changes in the tax law, most estates today are not required to pay federal estate taxes and that also means there is ... Estate Tax

Date: 07/23/2015 Category: Estate Planning
Well-Known Bank Pays $8 Million in Damages after Being Found Guilty of Committing Trustee Fraud
Learn how Wells Fargo faced an $8M fraud judgment for mismanaging a trust. Key takeaways for ensuring professional trustees act in beneficiaries' best interests

Date: 07/22/2015 Category: Trust & Estate Administration
Not Every Elder is as Wise as the King of Solomon
When two women both claimed a child as their own, the dispute was brought before King Solomon. His edit was terrifying to ... Inheritance

Date: 07/21/2015 Category: Estate Planning
Germanwings Co-Pilot’s Estate Declares Bankruptcy
As a result of a German law that makes any heirs liable for any debts, no one is making any claims on the estate of the ... Estate Planning

Date: 07/20/2015 Category: Estate Planning
Peace Trust Dissolved to Spare Desmond Tutu Embarrassment
A trust created by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, has been quietly dissolved earlier this year, yet another victim of a family that ... Estate Planning

Date: 07/19/2015 Category: Estate Planning
Boomers Are Still Changing the Rules, This Time Regarding Inheritances
Boomers are devoted parents, and their children, who struggle with a challenging economic environment, appreciate the help. ... Estate Planning

Date: 07/18/2015 Category: Estate Planning
The Giving Pledge Comes At a Cost
A new round of billionaires have committed to taking The Giving Pledge, created by Bill Gates and Warren Buffet, agreeing to ... Estate Tax

Date: 07/17/2015 Category: Estate Planning
Newly Discovered Stock Certificate Re-Opens Estate of Lawman Elliot Ness
Best known as a Prohibition era lawman who battled against powerful mobsters, Elliot Ness had a second career as the CEO of ... Estate Planning

Date: 07/16/2015 Category: Estate Planning
Millionaires without Estate Plans Leave a Costly Mess Behind
Surprisingly, a recent report shows that a third of all millionaires do not have an estate plan. The problems this creates ... Estate Planning

Date: 07/15/2015 Category: Estate Planning
Step Siblings Fight over Audrey Hepburn’s Storage Locker
It's been more than 22 years since Audrey Hepburn's death, and her two sons still can't divide up her belongings. The late ... Blended Family

Date: 07/10/2015 Category: Estate Planning
Even the Deceased Can Be Victims of Identity Theft
Identity theft can target the deceased, causing issues for their heirs. Learn how to protect loved ones' identities and prevent fraud after death. Read more!

Date: 07/09/2015 Category: Trust & Estate Administration

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