by Christine | Jul 2, 2012 | Estate Planning, Wills |
The dispute over Thomas Kinkade's multimillion-dollar estate has come down to two barely legible wills that leave his girlfriend his mansion and $10 million, and three burning questions: did he write them? Was he coerced? And, finally, as the letters...
by Christine | Jun 29, 2012 | Estate Law, Estate Planning, Heritage, Legacy |
Family stories are different—yet of utmost importance. The philosopher Abraham Maslow said, “The ultimate disease of our time is valuelessness.” Poll results show that boomers agree. But how do you pass on something so intangible as a value? Giving a gift is one...
by Christine | Jun 28, 2012 | Living Will, Medical Directives |
These critical documents about your preferences for end-of-life care don't always work as planned. More flexibility might be the answer. Making end of life decisions means generating and updating your living will (or advance health care directive). These documents...
by Christine | Jun 27, 2012 | Estate Planning, Inheritance |
While not always easy to think about, inheritances are a part of the financial pictures for many baby boomers. Handling an inheritance sometimes requires thought and a game plan, and it is a topic that can be too easily set aside to be dealt with in the future. An...
by Christine | Jun 27, 2012 | Elder Abuse, Elder Law, Gift |
While clashes over who got what and how during someone's lifetime crop up in many will fights, the staggering size, two-decade timeframe and uncommon circumstances distinguish the dispute surrounding [Huguette] Clark's gifts. Are you planning your estate or...
