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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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
If Bernie Sanders Could Have It His Way, the Estate Tax Would Go Up
U.S. Presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) called for lowering the amount individuals can shield from the federal ... Estate Tax

Date: 07/08/2015 Category: Estate Planning
Spread the Wealth with These 5 Tips
You've spent a lifetime building your estate. Now it's time to decide how it will be distributed. Handing down your wealth is ... Estate Planning

Date: 07/07/2015 Category: Estate Planning
To Be or Not To Be a Trustee
Wondering if you should accept the role of trustee? Learn the key responsibilities, challenges, and tips to decide if it's the right decision for you. Read more!

Date: 07/06/2015 Category: Trust & Estate Administration
Vanderbilt Descendants Feud with Nonprofit over Historical Estate “The Breakers”
The Vanderbilt family has fallen into a full-blown public spat with the nonprofit organization that now owns their ...

Date: 07/03/2015 Category: Estate Planning
Bobbi Kristina Brown Goes to Hospice, Questions over Inheritance Ensue
Unconfirmed reports point to a battle between the Houston family and Whitney's ex-husband, Bobby Brown, over daughter Bobbi ... Estate Planning

Date: 07/02/2015 Category: Estate Planning
Keep Track of a Will through Online Registration
The U.S. Wills Registry is an online service that offers to keep track of the location and holder of a will. Would you use ... Will

Date: 07/01/2015 Category: Estate Planning
A Will Can Say a LOT about a Person
Wills occupy a curious place in our collective psyche. They are one of the oldest forms of legal document, having existed in ... Estate Planning

Date: 06/30/2015 Category: Estate Planning
Will Slayer Rule Prevail in Missouri?
Explore Missouri's unusual probate case testing the 'slayer rule,' barring inheritance from alleged murders. Attorney Susan Van Note's case raises complex legal issues.

Date: 06/29/2015 Category: Probate
Inheritance Styles: Are You the Cricket or the Ant?
Aesop's Fable of the hard working Ant and the all-play Cricket holds true for Individuals who inherit a great deal of wealth ... Estate Planning

Date: 06/26/2015 Category: Estate Planning

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