In a previous blog, we stressed the importance of updating your estate planning documents as your life changes. Using actor Paul Walker as an example, we explained how he made many excellent estate planning decisions during his young life. Yet, his estate plan still had substantial shortcomings due to a failure to update. Likewise, actor […]
Probate is a court process that is known for being time-consuming and expensive. It is also a public process that makes personal information about your assets and debts part of the public record. If you die without a will, the probate process can be a nightmare for your family. However, even if you have a well-written will, the […]
Family businesses are often the pride and joy of the entrepreneurs who created them – especially if the business has flourished and has been passed down for multiple generations. However, no matter how successful a company is or how many generations it has survived, conflicts can significantly undermine the company’s continued success. Some of the […]
Paul Walker was not known for being one of the more prolific or intelligent actors of his era. Even so, the young actor made some sharp estate planning decisions during his short life, probably due to top-notch legal advice. Even so, his estate plan could have been better. Regardless of whether your estate is anything […]
So you’ve decided to set up an appointment with a trusted estate planning attorney – now what? There are a few things you should consider before visiting your estate planning attorney in order to make best use of your initial consultation. They include: Know your family members. Though it sounds rather obvious, really know your […]
Advance directives are not typically a favorite dinner-table conversation subject – but ultimately, preparing an end-of-life directive is in each of our best interests and it is critical to have one in place. An advance directive allows you the opportunity to give direction regarding your care, whether through a living will or a Durable Power […]
Writing a will has got to be easy. You just list your property and decide who receives what, right? Not necessarily. In reality, the process of writing a will is not that simple. Generally, a will is only interpreted once the author is no longer with us; if the language of your will is unclear, […]
Poor James Gandolfini. Actually, poor everyone involved in the Gandolfini case. That is, except for the IRS. Due to the fact that Gandolfini (of The Sopranos’ fame) had some major missteps in creating his estate plan, the IRS could easily be the lucky recipient of up to 55% of his $70 million estate, leaving little […]
Have you ever wondered what will happen to your Facebook page after you die? Or any of your other social media outlets, for that matter? Who can “retweet” from your Twitter account when you pass away? Who can access your Flickr photo albums? Who can look through all those old emails you saved? What about […]
Apparently so, according to Ohio Probate Judge James Walther. Last year, Javier Castro needed a blood transfusion but chose to refuse the health care because of his religious beliefs. Unable to find a piece of paper and pen, Castro wrote and signed his will with a stylus on his Samsung Galaxy tablet while his brothers […]
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