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Estate Planning Lessons from Celebrity Nightmares

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The dispute over Larry King’s estate shines a harsh spotlight on what happens when an elderly person makes major changes late in life to his or her estate plan, especially when the person has become physically weakened and possibly mentally affected, due to aging and illness. A recent article from The National Law Journal,… Read More »

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Remind Me Why I Need a Will

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There are a number of reasons to draft a will as soon as possible. If you die without a will (intestate), you leave decisions up to your state of residence according to its probate and intestacy laws. Without a will, you have no say as to who receives your assets or properties. Not having… Read More »

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Can I Disinherit Anyone I Want?

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If there’s someone you believe is more deserving or needs more of your help, that may mean someone else in your life may receive little or nothing from you when you die. However, be careful—disinheriting an heir is not as simple as leaving them out of your will, explains the article “How to Disinherit… Read More »

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How Does a Probate Proceeding Work?

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A Will, also known as Last Will and Testament, is a legal document that is used in probate court, if a person dies with assets that are in their name alone without a surviving joint owner or beneficiary designated, says the Record Online in the article “Anatomy of a probate proceeding.” The probate process… Read More »

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Can I Insulate My Will From Challenges After I’m Gone?

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When the details of a will are announced, “bad blood” can continue to boil between estranged family members, who won’t even speak to one another. Wealth Advisor’s recent article, “How to Protect Your Will From Legal Challenges, ” explains that unfortunately, a similar scene can also play out in real life, if you fail… Read More »

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Will Contests May Be Rare, but They Do Happen

By Fisher Law LLC |

In an ideal world, wills and estate plans are created when people are sound of mind and body, just as the familiar legal phrase describes. The best way to avoid a will contest is to have a well-written will, prepared by a qualified estate planning attorney who can help avoid legal contest. However, there… Read More »

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