If you’re wondering, “Do I need an estate attorney?”—chances are, the answer is yes. You don’t need to be wealthy or elderly. Estate planning is about control, not age. It gives you a say in who handles your affairs and inherits your assets, rather than leaving it up to the courts. 19 Apr

How Will I Know If I Need To Hire An Estate Planning Attorney?

This documentary explores the extraordinary lives of six women whose inherited billions brought not just luxury, but burdens that money could never alleviate... 18 Apr

Heiresses: The Women of Wealth (Documentary)

When a beneficiary cannot be located during the probate process, executors have a legal duty to make reasonable efforts to find them. This guide outlines the steps executors should take to fulfill their obligations... 16 Apr

What Should Executors Do If They Can’t Locate a Beneficiary?

Barry White’s estate story is a heartbreaking reminder of how simple updates to your estate plan can save your family from unnecessary pain. His estate saga serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of neglecting to update your estate plan after major life changes. 16 Apr

Keep Your Documents Up-to-Date: Lessons from Barry White’s Estate

Understanding how one outdated will can make probate last for years is key to avoiding unnecessary stress for your loved ones. 15 Apr

An Outdated Will Can Make Probate Last For Years

It’s rumored that Lagerfeld left a large portion, if not all, of his nearly $300 million fortune to his beloved cat. Though there’s no confirmation on any specific dollar amount, it is understood that her inheritance is well into the millions... 09 Apr

How Karl Lagerfeld’s Beloved Cat Spends Her Inheritance

Tori Spelling, daughter of TV producer Aaron Spelling, received an inheritance of $800,000 from his $500 million estate, not the substantial sum some might have expected.  08 Apr

Aaron Spelling: Reasons Behind the ‘Unequal’ Estate Distribution?

When we think of Family Business Succession, we tend to picture a smooth handoff. Yet, the reality is usually fraught with disagreements, financial strain, and even emotional burnout. It takes careful planning, open dialogue, and a willingness to adapt to keep a company running across decades. 05 Apr

The Truth About Family Business Succession: Why Many Fail

Real-life family drama surrounding media mogul Rupert Murdoch offers valuable succession lessons for business owners... 03 Apr

Murdoch Family Drama Offers Valuable Succession Lessons

It is best to customize a will or trust to your specific situation. Sometimes you want more say in how or when your beneficiaries will acquire and use your assets. For this reason, several clauses are commonly included in wills or trusts... 02 Apr

Types of Clauses Commonly Included in Wills or Trusts

Director Norman Jewison's wife cut him off from family, coerced him to change $30M will, lawsuits claimed. Legal fight between filmmaker's sons, 2nd wife highlights end-of-life struggles many families face... 01 Apr

Family Members Clash Over Director Norman Jewison’s Estate

Updating Your Beneficiaries is Critical for Your Estate Plan 28 Mar

Updating Your Beneficiaries is Critical for Your Estate Plan