Do You Care About Your Family?
Dec 10, 2012
I am often struck by how long people who should know better put off getting estate plans. It is amazing. People get married and have children and even though they know that they should get an estate pl...
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Consider the Source
Dec 03, 2012
I do not envy anyone who is trying to find information about what is going on with the estate tax. There is a lot happening and a lot of misinformation out there. The problem is made even worse because...
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Claiming an Inheritance, or Not
Nov 26, 2012
If someone left you millions of dollars, would you show up at court to claim it? I would hope so, which is why a recent case has gotten my attention. Someone who was left a lot of money did not show up...
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Attorneys Can Help You Mourn
Nov 19, 2012
Grieving is normal when a loved one passes away. If you have just lost your greatest love, a best friend, or a parent, you will want to mourn for your loss. When you are appointed to administer your lo...
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Talking to Potential Guardians
Nov 12, 2012
We have previously written about the importance of choosing an appropriate guardian for your minor children. Now, we would like to discuss about what you need to do after you choose the guardian. It do...
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Asking Legal Questions
Nov 05, 2012
Many law students are often amazed at the way people treat them when they learn that they are law students. It's a revelation. They meet some person in a grocery store checkout line and naively tell th...
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Preventing Elder Abuse
Oct 29, 2012
People are often very concerned about the possibility that their elderly relatives will be abused. It's a valid concern as many experts think that elder abuse is on the rise in the United States. Howev...
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When a Scandal is not a Scandal
Oct 22, 2012
Everyone loves a good scandal. In fact, many people like to create them just so that they can gawk at them even when there is nothing to the scandal. This often happens with politicians whenever they s...
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Probate Avoidance
Oct 15, 2012
Most people fear that their estates will have to go through probate, which can be a long and painful process. Let's state this up front, however, probate does not have to be painful. If properly planne...
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Estate Planning Information on the Internet
Oct 08, 2012
The Internet is a wonderful thing. It has given us the ability to find answers to our questions in a few moments. Bill Clinton talked about an information superhighway, and in many ways that is what th...
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