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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Did Former Lawyer Mismanage Rosa Parks’ Estate?
A former lawyer for civil rights leader Rosa Parks is being sued by a New York auction house, the New York Post reported ... Estate Tax

Date: 10/16/2014 Category: Estate Planning
Do You Really Need That Trust?
Most people want to avoid probate, and therefore, want to avoid the use of a will. The following are some key questions to ... Estate Planning

Date: 10/15/2014 Category: Estate Planning
Ohio Bill Could Reduce Guardianship Abuse
"This is about protecting the state's most vulnerable people," Pelanda said. "We want to hold those in charge ... Elder Law

Date: 10/14/2014 Category: Estate Planning
How to Challenge a Trustee
Sometimes it is necessary to remove a trustee. However, you can only challenge a trustee under certain circumstances. Learn more here.

Date: 10/10/2014 Category: Trust & Estate Administration
Estate Plan Location, Location, Location
You might think those three words - "Location, location, location!" - are uttered more by realtors than estate ... Estate Planning

Date: 10/09/2014 Category: Estate Planning
Andrew Madoff’s Estate Could Face Clawback
The court-appointed trustee seeking to recover money for bilked investors began taking aim at Andrew Madoff's money even ... Estate Planning

Date: 10/08/2014 Category: Estate Planning
Parents Went to Court Over Son’s Burial
The facts of the Wilson case involved a divorced couple, at odds over where to bury the ashes of their 23-year-old son, who ... Estate Planning

Date: 10/07/2014 Category: Estate Planning
Deceased’s Tax Liabilities Fall on Executor or Executrix
Executors can be held personally liable for the deceased's tax bills. Learn how to avoid pitfalls in estate administration and properly handle tax liabilities.

Date: 10/06/2014 Category: Trust & Estate Administration
What To Do with an Inherited Collection
Ms. Smith's inheritance is unique in the value of the works she didn't know about in her mother's attic. But her initial ... Estate Planning

Date: 10/04/2014 Category: Estate Planning
Estate Planning: Know What’s in Your Plan Before You Sign
I recently completed my estate plan. I signed a power or attorney but I have no idea why I have it or what I'm supposed to do ... Estate Planning

Date: 10/03/2014 Category: Estate Planning
Leave an Inheritance? Or Spend the Money Instead?
Once people hit retirement, they do not know how long they will live or how long their money will last. Still, the vast ... Estate Planning

Date: 10/02/2014 Category: Estate Planning
Death Cafes: Have Some Tea While You Discuss End-of-Life Care
Visitors, mostly aged 50-plus, enter the center's cool, dimly lit quarters, where they're invited to help themselves to tea, ... Estate Planning

Date: 09/30/2014 Category: Estate Planning

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