by Christine | Oct 23, 2015 | Litigation Probate, Will Contest, Wills |
If the bitter feud between the estranged wife of baseball legend Ernie Banks and his estate wasn’t bad enough, the latest development in this odd case is likely to leave everyone involved empty-handed. An estate planning attorney can help you make a more...
by Christine | Oct 22, 2015 | Probate, Wills |
Probate records are part of the public record and can be seen by anyone. But judges do have the ability to seal probate records if they deem it necessary or appropriate. One case in Oklahoma shows how unusual it is for this to happen. Those who wish to keep their...
by Christine | Oct 21, 2015 | Litigation Probate, Wills |
It’s hard to imagine legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix preparing a will; only 27 when he died, he likely did not have a great deal of assets. However, his estate grew after his death, and his not having a will, combined with a lopsided will of his father, led to years...
by Christine | Oct 20, 2015 | Probate |
What happens when someone renting an apartment or a home passes away? While the distribution of assets does not include rental property, the estate includes a liability – the lease that secured the apartment for its occupant An elderly woman wrote to The New...
by Christine | Oct 19, 2015 | Estate Planning, Estates |
When it comes to battles over personal possessions in estate matters, it is rarely because those involved intend to liquidate the items for revenue. Usually, the fight is rooted in an emotional struggle and centers on long-standing hurts and resentments. That’s likely...
