The drama surrounding Gary Coleman's death is beginning to look like a mere taste of the main event, which is building up around the late actor's estate and allegations of coercion in the drafting of a new will. The main point of contention is Coleman's estate plan,...
When an individual passes away, his or her estate may go into probate, a process by which outstanding claims are resolved and that individual's property is divided according to a will. In the probate process, which is overseen by the court, the will may be examined to...
The fight for Dennis Hopper's $40 million estate is in full swing and started, many noted, before the actor was even buried. The probate battle centers on Hopper's eldest daughter, Marin, and his estranged wife, Victoria Duffy. Galen Hopper, the actor's seven-year-old...
Advance Healthcare Directives are a very important, yet often overlooked, step in planning for your future. Especially for the elderly and those with serious diseases, an advance healthcare directive can give both you and your loved ones peace of mind. If you are...
Taking the time to create a comprehensive, thought out estate plan can save your family money, time and tension. Leaving vague instructions or putting all of your assets under the control of a single family member can cost your loved ones lots of money and cause rifts...
I am pleased to welcome you to my new blog. My goal is to provide a sophisticated educational resource and source of legal news for readers who are interested in the issues of estate planning, gift and estate tax planning, asset protection, elder law, nursing home and...
