Aretha Franklin’s Handwritten Last Wishes: a Tale of Two Wills 06 Jul

Aretha Franklin’s Handwritten Last Wishes: a Tale of Two Wills

Divergent Estate Plans of Ike & Tina Turner Provide Valuable Insights: The contrasting estate plans of Tina Turner and Ike Turner serve as instructive examples of the importance of effective estate planning. 07 Jun

Divergent Estate Plans of Ike & Tina Turner Provide Valuable Insights

Key Estate Planning Lessons from Classic Sitcoms & Their Family Dynamics 05 Jun

Estate Planning Lessons from Classic Sitcoms & Their Family Dynamics

Probate Nightmares: The Dangers of Properties Taken Out of Trust | Property Pitfalls | Real Estate | Estates Gone Wrong 30 May

Probate Nightmares: The Dangers of Properties Taken Out of Trust

A will in terrorem clause, also known as a "No-Contest" clause, is a legal provision that can be included in a will to discourage beneficiaries from challenging its validity. This clause disinherits any beneficiary who contests the will, which means they will not receive any inheritance. 10 May

What is an “In Terrorem Clause” and How Does it Work?

5 Mistakes People Make: The Long-term Care Planning Process | Elder Care | Elder Law | Advanced Care Planning | Estates Gone Wrong 08 May

5 Mistakes People Make: Long-Term Care Planning

Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential and renowned artists of the 20th century, left a lasting legacy through his groundbreaking artwork. However, the probate process that followed his death in 1973 was anything but straightforward. 11 Apr

From Canvas to Courtroom: The Legal Battle Over Picasso’s Estate

Individuals who are making plans related to end-of-life decisions, providing assistance to adults or minors in need of care, or making other life changes may need to complete and file a number of estate planning or probate forms in court. Some of the most common areas in which people may seek out forms of this nature include those related to advance directives, guardianships, and name changes. 30 Mar

Estate Planning & Probate Legal Forms: 50-State Resources

7 Best Estate Planning Books for 2023 | It’s never too early to start planning your estate. You can be prepared with these seven books on estate planning. 22 Mar

Resources: 7 Best Estate Planning Books for 2023

Often you hear that you should review your will or trust to make sure it keeps up with changes in your life and still meets your needs. The tragic death of Philip Seymour Hoffman, whose will became public due to the probate proceeding, brought some of these issues into the public eye. 21 Mar

Unintended Consequences: Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Estate

Robin Williams' family, though provided for in his will, spent years after his passing in court battling over items, budgets and Knick knacks because the language in the beloved comedian's will was non-specific and overly vague. 15 Mar

Cautionary Tale: Overly Vague Language in Robin Williams Will

Estate Planning: 6 Big Mistakes You Might Be Making | Curated Content | Common Mistakes | Estates Gone Wrong 23 Feb

Estate Planning: 6 Big Mistakes You Might Be Making