Losing a parent is never easy, especially if their decline is prolonged by illness or injury. In these cases, adult children often step up to assume the role of caregiver. But if caregiving responsibilities are not shared equally among siblings, conflict may arise. When the parent eventually passes, the caregiving sibling may feel entitled to […]
One year after “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin’s death, the later singer’s estate remains mired in uncertainty. Franklin reportedly left three handwritten wills, one of which was discovered in a sofa months after her death. A handwriting expert is now examining those wills to verify their authenticity. Recent court filings also reveal that Franklin did […]
It is a given that, unless you disclose your estate plan to your family before you die, you will not know the impact your decisions can have on those you leave behind. Many people do not realize that providing for uneven distributions from your estate or trust among their children can stir jealously and […]
The teenage son of actress and model Elizabeth Hurley stands to inherit millions after a court ruling over his late paternal grandfather’s will. Damian Charles Hurley, 17, is the son of Hurley and multi-millionaire businessman Steve Bing. Hurley and Bing never married and split up not long after their son was born. A judge has […]
People tend to want to avoid court at all costs. Probate court is usually viewed more favorably than other court proceedings because probate court does not invoke thoughts of winners and losers. But probate court can still be very stressful, not least because it follows the death of a loved one. Probate is the court-monitored […]
People use many different terms to describe the various types of trusts. Other posts have discussed the differences between revocable and irrevocable trusts. Another way to characterize trusts is as “discretionary.” Discretionary trusts can be revocable or irrevocable. The term discretionary simply refers to the manner in which assets can be distributed. Discretionary Trust 101 […]
The decision to plan a trust can be an overwhelming one. Most people do not know where to begin. Researching the topic may prove unhelpful if they cannot decipher unfamiliar legal terms. One of the most basic distinctions among trusts is whether the trust is revocable or irrevocable. What is the Difference Between a Revocable […]
A sudden death can reveal a rift in families. It becomes even more complicated in the cases of blended families. Stepchildren may sometimes feel like the surviving parent is bleeding the estate dry and leave them out in the cold. There is often conflict and confusion in murky matters like this. Each side accuses the […]
The passing of a loved one is one of the most mournful moments of a lifetime. Emotions are high. Patience is short. Emotions can be further exacerbated by poor communication between an executor and beneficiaries. Beneficiaries who perceive, rightly or wrongly, that an executor is intentionally withholding information (i.e., the contents of safe deposit boxes, […]
Wills typically identify someone to serve as executor of the estate – a person or institution charged with administering the estate according to the instructions in the will. In cases where a will does not identify an executor or where the named executor is not willing or capable of serving in that capacity, one or […]
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