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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Slayer Statutes are Sometimes Difficult to Enforce
Slayer statutes block inheritors accused of murder, but enforcement is tricky. Our CA probate lawyer reviews the challenges in a high-profile estate case.

Date: 09/01/2017 Category: Trust & Estate Administration
Michigan Accepts Unsigned Will into Probate
Michigan court rules unsigned will can enter probate if proven valid. Learn more about this precedent-breaking case and its implications for estate planning

Date: 08/31/2017 Category: Trust & Estate Administration
What If a Person Doesn’t Want to Be Saved?
The decision on whether you should save someone, can sometimes be very difficult and not wanted. A doctor who saved the life ... Elder Issues

Date: 08/30/2017 Category: Estate Planning
New Discovery Possible in Alzheimer’s Memories
It may be possible that memories still exist but are difficult to call up. A new study on mice may reveal that memories still ... Elder Issues

Date: 08/29/2017 Category: General
Breakthrough Said to Be Close in Cryogenics
Researchers believe they are closing in on solving problem of damage to tissue from freezing. A group of researchers claims ... Estate Planning

Date: 08/28/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Executor Should Aim toward Essentials
Being an executor? Focus on essentials like organization, legal guidance, and tax help. Learn key tips to simplify your role and fulfill your responsibilities.

Date: 08/25/2017 Category: Trust & Estate Administration
Regulators Must Decide When a Donation Is a Dodge
Large donations to museums resulting in a tax break, often draw a watchful eye from regulators. A story was reported recently ... Estate Planning

Date: 08/24/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Not Everyone Knows How to Behave at Funerals
While proper behavior is the norm at funerals, it is not always the case and a funeral director's life may become more ... Estate

Date: 08/23/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Congratulations on the Marriage but ‘What If’?
A divorce can throw a lot or problems into the family's future plans. Marriages are wonderful but it might be wise for ... Estate Planning

Date: 08/22/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Live Longer, Save Less and Continue to Work
As more people follow the trend of remaining in the work force after the traditional retirement age of 65, a period of ... Elder Issues

Date: 08/21/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Hutchence’s Daughter May Still Inherit Millions
INXS lead singer was reported to be nearly penniless when he died. INXS lead singer Michael Hutchence died in 1997 leaving ... Estate Administration

Date: 08/18/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Wealthy Not Necessarily Blocked from Social Security
How a person accumulated wealth is a key factor in the decision on eligibility to receive benefits. Wealthy people are ... Estate Law

Date: 08/17/2017 Category: Estate Planning

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