In her long and illustrious career, Aretha Franklin hit many milestones: first female artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, winner of 18 Grammys and a host of chart-topping albums and singles. When she passed away on August 16, 2018, she was added to the long list of celebrities who failed to leave...
While it may be a risky mistake to fail to do any estate planning, it is never too late to start. Life moves fast, and sometimes we don’t think much about retirement until it’s almost there. You may have been contributing to retirement accounts for years. What about your estate planning? Can elder law and estate...
After the memorial service has ended, and every casserole or ham has been served to grieving friends and family, the decedent’s surviving spouse begins a new role. As difficult as it may be, there are actions that a surviving spouse should take as soon as possible after a death. Contact Stuart probate lawyer John Mangan Hopefully...
People come to estate planning with different goals, different estate problems, and different family circumstances. Some people have very simple estates that require very simple estate planning while others need advanced planning. Trusts are a common estate planning tool. If you are unsure how a living trust might help you, read on to learn eight reasons...
Skyrocketing senior care costs can ruin an estate plan by depleting assets. Long-term care insurance is a hedge against the cost of senior care. We insure our homes, our businesses, our boats, and even our lives. We buy insurance in anticipation of future risk – damage to property, loss of income, or loss of life. Long-term...
Your Will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign. So, it makes sense to have a Will that is complete. To do so, you will need to understand the most important elements of a valid Will. The Testator and the Elements of a Valid Will For a Will to be valid, the...
About 10 million households in the United States own recreational vehicles. The purpose of owning a recreational vehicle is usually to have fun or visit friends. But since the average purchase price for recreational vehicles ranges from $6,000 for a small camping trailer to $500,000 for a motorhome, the RV may end up being adding to...
Gary served as executor of his dad’s estate. Molly prepared a complete estate plan, which she updated every year. James was concerned that the executor of his mother’s estate was not doing a good job. All three of these people at some point probably asked themselves, “What is a probate estate asset?” Frankly, it is not...
Malcolm decided it was time. He knew he needed a Will and was thinking about writing it himself. I mean, how hard could it be, right? His friend, Peter, talked to him about why he needed to hire an estate planning lawyer. Using the Right Asset Protection Some estates greatly benefit from estate planning strategies that...
DIY estate planning mistakes can destroy your legacy, leave the most important people in your life destitute, or shred relationships. Some say a man who represents himself in a legal proceeding has a fool for a client. Chief Justice Warren Burger probably heard that saying, as it is very common in the legal field. However, if...
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