Estate Planning
What Will Happen to Jeffrey Epstein’s Estate?
Two days before he died in what was ruled a suicide in a Manhattan jail cell, Jeffrey Epstein signed a will that put all of his holdings into a trust.
September 20, 2019
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Asset Protection
Can I Keep a Loved One’s Inheritance From Their Spouse?
I plan to leave most of my estate to my niece, but I do not want her estranged husband to be able to get his hands on any of the money. They are not getting divorced ‘because of the child.’ What is the most economical way to do this? They live in Missouri and may be moving to South Carolina. I am a New Jersey resident.
September 19, 2019
Estate Planning
How Do I Plan My Estate With a Disabled Child?
As our children with disabilities grow older, and we ourselves grow older, the future can seem daunting. The future can be overwhelming. Taking steps to plan for the future can seem way too complicated, especially when you don’t know where to start.
September 18, 2019
Asset Protection
How Should I Title My Property in My Estate Plan?
The form of ownership is a key factor in structuring an estate plan. This is true primarily because the form of ownership governs the transferability of the interests.
September 16, 2019
Asset Protection
Why is Amy Winehouse’s Ex Filing a $1 Million Claim on the Late Singer’s Estate?
The shameless junkie ex-husband of Amy Winehouse is making a $1.4 million legal claim on her estate —eight years after her death.
September 12, 2019
Decedent
What Does a Probate Attorney Really Do?
A probate lawyer can provide a variety of services to you, if you’re struggling to deal with matters related to your loved one’s estate.
September 6, 2019
Asset Protection
What Happens When a Relative Sells a Home They Inherited to another Relative?
My mother recently died, leaving a house to my three siblings and me. We had the house appraised in February. My sister is buying the rest of us out. We decided to give our sister a break and sold her the house below the appraised amount.
September 3, 2019
401(k)
How Do I Title My Property Correctly for My Estate Plan?
If you think Estate Planning is simply the creation of a will or trust, you are missing a large portion of information, and could potentially have assets that do not flow according to the plan you have set up in your will or trust.
August 29, 2019
Community Property
What is Considered “Community Property?
Community property states follow the rule that all assets acquired during the marriage are considered ‘community property.’
August 29, 2019
Asset Protection
Should I Give My Home to My Disabled Son?
Deciding whether to give a home as a gift goes beyond cost basis and capital gains…
August 28, 2019