The Legacy of Bob Ross: Lessons in Succession Planning 16 May

The Legacy of Bob Ross: Lessons in Succession Planning

Stan Lee, the iconic co-creator of Marvel superheroes, became center of a high-profile elder abuse lawsuit... 09 May

Elder Abuse Lawsuit Against Stan Lee’s Ex-Manager

Following an apparent suicide, a wealthy patriarch's will and testament surprisingly leaves virtually nothing of his wealth to his third wife and two sons. 30 Apr

I, Jack Wright | British TV Drama | 2025

The Finality of Probate: Limits on Subsequent Proceedings 29 Apr

The Finality of Probate: Limits on Subsequent Proceedings

Groundbreaking Estate Decisions in 2024 & 2025 23 Apr

Groundbreaking Estate Decisions Released in 2024 & 2025

5 Key Steps for Retirement and Estate Planning in 2025 28 Mar

5 Key Steps for Retirement and Estate Planning in 2025

The story follows Alex Rose, who, after the passing of her mother, discovers that her inheritance is tied to completing a list of childhood dreams she wrote at 13. 28 Mar

The Life List | Romantic Comedy Drama | 2025

A contingent beneficiary is a backup beneficiary who inherits assets if the primary beneficiary is unable to, for example, if they predecease you or are unable to accept the inheritance. You likely need a contingent beneficiary to ensure your assets are distributed as intended, even if your primary beneficiary can't receive them.  19 Mar

What is a Contingent (or Secondary) Beneficiary?

An advance directive is a broad term for legal documents outlining your wishes for medical care if you become unable to make decisions, while a living will is a specific type of advance directive that focuses on end-of-life medical treatment.  19 Mar

What is the Difference Between an Advance Directive and a Living Will?

Most individuals consider purely domestic estate matters to be complex and challenging.  Add another country into the equation and the legal complexity quickly multiplies. 19 Mar

Navigating Cross-Border and Multijurisdictional Estate Matters

Cost of Care Calculator & Long-Term Care Options: By State 18 Mar

Cost of Care Calculator & Long-Term Care Options: By State

In estate planning, a beneficiary designation is the act of naming the person or entity who will inherit specific assets, like life insurance proceeds or retirement account balances, upon your death, bypassing the probate process.  18 Mar

Beneficiary Designations: Bypassing the Probate Process