Even if you’ve created an estate plan, are you sure you included everything you need to? There are certain provisions that people often forget to put in in a will or estate plan that can have a big impact on your family. Read More
Take These Three Steps When Your Child Turns 18
When your child reaches the age of 18, you no longer have the same level of access to, or authority over, his or her financial, educational and medical information. There are steps you can take to make sure your child is protected.
Florida Nursing Home Tragedy Causes Rethinking of Disaster Preparedness
The recent tragedy in which ten Florida nursing home residents died when the nursing home lost power during Hurricane Irma is causing government officials to rethink disaster planning.
Uh Oh Irma! Hurricane Season is here – How to protect and prepare!
Uh Oh Irma! Hurricane Season is here – How to protect and prepare! Read More
Personal items may be inexpensive, but are priceless for their sentimental value.
personal items that may not be expensive, but are priceless for their sentimental value. Read More
George Michael’s partner ‘gotta have more than “Faith”‘ to inherit from the superstar.
At only 53 years old, it is hard to believe that superstar and former Wham! Frontman, George Michael, tragically died of natural causes on Christmas Day in 2016. He was found by, Fadi Fawaz, rumored to be his partner, who is now seemingly going to be kicked out of the star’s home. The singer of such hits as “Careless Whisper”, “Father Figure” and “Faith” was found passed away in bed by Fawaz that morning. Fawaz has now been summarily cut-off from the singer’s over 100-million-dollar estate. Read More
Who will look after your children?
According to a recent New York Times article, fewer than half of American adults (42 percent) have a will. This figure was quoted according to a recent survey published on Caring.com, a website that offers resources for older Americans and their caregivers. The most common excuse given for not having a will was, “I just… Read More
Superstar Prince- Super Battle over his Estate
A Minnesota Judge rules that six siblings are the heirs to Prince’s Fortune The music superstar Prince did not have a will! A judge just ruled that his six siblings are heirs to his fortune, but many more people are claiming to be heirs to the legend’s over 25 million-dollar estate. Prince’s assets will not… Read More
The Case Against Do-It-Yourself Wills
Why do I need to hire an attorney to prepare my will? DIY wills are a dime a dozen in these days but can be a huge mistake costing your family and loved ones countless years in court, unnecessary taxes and legal fees. Many DIY wills are not executed properly (with correct notarization and number… Read More
Queen of Mean: Rules From the Grave, But $12 Million to Dog May Be Trouble
Wills can be powerful instruments, as the will of Leona Helmsley makes clear.
