Why Should I Name a Beneficiary?
January 19, 2022
Lewis established an irrevocable trust, in which he named ‘his son’s spouse’ as a beneficiary. At the time Clark, the son, was married to Vivian.
Is Prince’s Estate Settled Yet?
January 18, 2022
The administrators of the late musician’s estate recently settled a complicated dispute with the Internal Revenue Service over the value of Prince’s assets. The precise value was undisclosed, however, although it could exceed $100 million.
What a Will Can and Cannot Do
January 17, 2022
A will allows you to distribute your worldly goods, select a guardian for minor children and name an executor to carry out your wishes.
Who Gets Your Business When You Die? How to Avoid a Family Fight
January 14, 2022
In coming years, millions of Baby Boomers — those born between 1946 and 1964 — are expected to retire in the U.S. In fact, by some estimates nearly a quarter of this country’s population will be aged 65-or-older within a few decades.
Why Do I Need an Estate Planning Attorney?
January 13, 2022
These are among the things an estate attorney can help you with planning. That’s why it’s essential to ensure you have one by your side, if you’re leaving an inheritance behind.
James Brown’s Estate Plan Leaves His Heirs Fighting
January 12, 2022
For more than a decade, Brown’s heirs and estate administrators, including Mr. Bauknight and Adele Pope, a former executor, have battled in court over the value of his estate.
Young Adults Are Making Estate Plans—Here’s Why
January 11, 2022
Millennials are finally embracing one of the cornerstones of adulthood, by writing their wills.
Can I Remove Someone from My Life Estate?
January 10, 2022
Life estates can provide effective means to create joint ownership of property, avoid probate and transfer property after death without incurring gift taxes.