Rivkin Radler LLP
By Wendy Hoey Sheinberg
and Jennifer F. Hillman
November 17th, 2022
The legal process surrounding inheritance issues can be tricky and requires the assistance of a knowledgeable estate practitioner. Save the drama for the movies…
Ruth Wilcox loves her home Howards End more than life (or her family). She wants the property to go to a person who will treasure it and keep it safe from bulldozers and developers. After some contemplation, she decides her friend Margaret Schlegel is just the person to preserve and protect Howards End. Ruth, like many people, put off her planning for far too long. It was only on her deathbed that Ruth finally scribbled out a note expressing her wishes. The note was witnessed by one nurse and then sent to Margaret.
This article explores “what happened” vs. “what should have happened”: Estate Planning Lessons from Howards End…
For the 1992 film, see Howards End (film). For the 2017 BBC/Starz serial, see Howards End (TV series).
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