Every parent wants to make sure their children will be taken care of if the unthinkable were to happen, and many grandparents or other family members often want their wills to include bequests to the younger generations in the family. However, there are special issues to consider when leaving assets to minors. Good intentions with […]
While Hollywood has glamorized disinheriting a child or grandchild, the decision to exclude someone from your will is quite complicated and emotional. There are four common reasons for removing an heir from your will: A pattern of behavior indicates the inheritance will be misused and/or cause added risk to the beneficiary’s life (for example, providing […]
When a loved one passes away, it’s a difficult time for everyone involved. But often executors and beneficiaries are able to come together over a common goal: preserving the deceased’s legacy. Even so, it is not uncommon for disputes to arise between beneficiaries and executors during the administration and distribution of an estate. At times, […]
As our parents and family members age, there is inevitably a growing concern over their physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Oftentimes, these aging individuals require assistance paying their bills and managing their finances, and they turn to a trusted family member, friend, or caregiver for help. This is both common and appropriate. Often, they go […]
Lawsuits do not necessarily have to proceed to a trial before a judge or a jury. Often, before or after a lawsuit is filed, there is a window of opportunity in which the parties involved may reach a settlement or negotiation that will reduce financial costs, risks, uncertainty and the emotional turmoil of moving forward […]
Adam Gaslowitz presented a speech entitled “Will Contest, Probate, and Fiduciary Litigation Trends: A Bird’s Eye View” at the recent ALI-ABA Advanced Estate Planning Techniques seminar in San Francisco. Lecturing to an audience of attorneys, practitioners and advisers from around the nation, Adam spoke about his observations, experiences, and predictions about the changing landscape of […]
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