Man May Have Been Murdered for His Estate
One way to become a suspect in a murder case is to submit a previously unknown will that names you as the sole heir of the deceased.Jake Clyde Merendino, a wealthy man after an inheritance from his...
View ArticleOil Prices May Put Trust Haven in Jeopardy
Alaska has long had an advantage as a preferred state for trusts but the decline of prices in the oil industry may weaken its position.One of the most popular trust haven states in the U.S has been...
View ArticleWidow of Mickey Rooney Suspects He Was Murdered
Actor Mickey Rooney died leaving an estate worth $18,000 and his widow suspects he was murdered for his estate.Actor Mickey Rooney had a long career ranging from child star to leading man but was not a...
View ArticleWill Transported by a Tornado
One page of a will is carried 40 miles by a tornado after home is destroyed.After a tornado hit Perry County in Tennessee it carried a page of a couple’s will 40 miles away and, after being found,...
View ArticleWhen is Estate Planning Absolutely Necessary?
Do not put off calling an estate planning attorney because you’re not sure of the right time.There is never a good reason to not have an estate plan because you cannot know what the future brings. And,...
View ArticleDementia has Early Warnings
The early signs of Alzheimer’s disease can be surprising.A person does not suddenly become incapacitated from Alzheimer’s disease and early warning signs may be surprising. It is extremely important...
View ArticleA Trust Should Be Reviewed
A trust should change along with the laws.Trusts are created every day for personal and business reasons. A time-honored and ancient tradition, there is always a need for a third-party to manage...
View ArticleWhat If an Executor Isn't Interested in the Job?
A family member may not always be interested in taking on the job of being an executor and administering the estate.Since people usually like appointing an executor that they know and trust, they often...
View ArticleFedEx Faces Pension Claim from Gay Widow
A surviving gay widow and FedEx face off following the Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage in what is most likely the first of many cases.Lesley Taboada-Hall, who was a long-time FedEx...
View ArticleA Divorce Can Cause Confusion with Estate
The spouse is usually named the executor of a partner's estate but it is important to consider that decision when a divorce occurs.The divorce of the former lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots, Scott...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know about Mutual Funds
People who cash out their mutual funds usually face tax consequences but it's much simpler for those who inherit the funds.Tracking the price paid for mutual fund shareholders is necessary to know the...
View ArticleAre Safe Deposit Boxes Still Needed?
A trend by banks to not install safe deposit boxes in new branches being constructed could solve some problems for those handling estates.In the past, bank customers often used safe deposit boxes to...
View ArticleDeciding the Legality of a Commitment Ceremony and Marriage
The Supreme Court's recent decision legalizing gay marriage requires interpretation as highlighted in the case of a couple's relationship statuses before the ruling took effect.Mauricio Leyton and his...
View ArticleBeneficiaries Sometimes Need Updating
Failing to update retirement plans and insurance policies as well as other important papers often leads to problems when it comes to beneficiaries.A fairly common situation of inadvertently giving an...
View ArticleEasing the Stress of Being an Executor
Being named an executor brings responsibility and stress. It is a position that should be filled carefully.Executors often have to deal with contending creditors, heirs, family members who are not...
View ArticleOdor Could Lead to Breakthrough in Alzheimer's Diagnosis
The smell of urine could lead to an early diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease. Currently there is no way to make a determination until the symptoms are discovered.If a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease...
View ArticleThe Choice of Trustee Is an Important Decision
Following a few simple rules can make the choice of naming a trustee an easier decision.People sometimes delay naming a trustee because it is a difficult decision with wide-spread ramifications....
View ArticleNew Estate Tax Forms Solve Problems, Create Confusion
New IRS forms—IRS Forms 8971—are due on March 31, 2016 and, while they close an estate tax loophole, they also create confusion.While closing an estate tax loophole is a good idea and should be simple,...
View ArticleQuestionable Tactics Can Result in Estate Battles
The owners of a family business sometimes attempt creative ways to protect the business from a divorce within the family but those plans can backfire.The owner of a pizza parlor chain in New York chose...
View ArticleEstate Plan Can Include Your Pet Friends
People who have pets often make informal plans to protect their pets after the owner dies but informal plans are not official plans.Pet owners often make informal plans with siblings or best friends...
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