Conversations with family, friends, and colleagues can sometimes wander into the topic of lawsuits, divorces, bankruptcies, and other threats that put one’s property at risk of loss to a creditor…. Read More »
Posts Categorized: Estate Litigation
How Probate Can Get Expensive
Probate is not the end of the world, but it can be pretty aggravating.
Before the Shooting Starts – Keeping Peace in the Family
Unfortunate battle over the estate of a man of peace, Martin Luther King Jr.
Lessons from Canada on Dodging Will Disputes
Some sobering thoughts from the Great White North.
Make Sure You Know What You Want In Your Will, and Make It Clear
The best way to prevent bickering after someone is gone is good estate planning, done while the person is clearly of sound mind. While the specifics of Nelson Mandela’s estate plan are not yet known, his legacy will be tarnished by a battle over his estate.
The Estate of a Soprano: Another Celebrity Death Teaches Estate Planning Lesson
Something odd happened a few weeks after James Gandolfini died. The discussion shifted from shock and surprise at his death, to his will, which, unlike the wills of most wealthy people, quickly became public. Almost immediately, many experts found fault with its contents, saying it was so unwisely constructed it could lead to lawsuits from his heirs.
Update # 2 on Queens v. Koga
Take some time RIGHT NOW to think about who will be making decisions for you at the end of your life, and how you can best have your wishes carried out.
How Can I Be Sure My Family Won’t Fight After I’m Gone?
Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do to guarantee that there will be no fighting among your loved ones after you are gone. There are plenty of difficult emotions to… Read More »
Fundamental Estate Planning
For many of us, estate planning is an uncomfortable subject. That’s understandable, but there are adverse consequences to avoiding it.
Do you really want to be a Trustee?
Being named as a Trustee is a great honor. It is an even greater responsibility. There are some things you should think about before you accept the role.