Having to go to court to settle the estate of a loved one is stressful on many levels. Litigation diminishes the value of your estate and delays its dispersal. Perhaps worst of all, estates embroiled in litigation due to ambiguity and questions about the deceased...
Going through trust litigation after someone they love has passed away is not something that people will look forward to. This process can cause relatives to go at each other’s throats, and this can be highly stressful. No one wants to have to deal with arguments and...
Recently in Southeast Texas, a man filed a lawsuit over what he claims was unlawful interference in the estate of his late common-law wife. According to an article from the Southeast Texas Record, the man had known his late common-law wife for around 15 years,...
Guardianship Litigation can certainly be a challenging, stressful, and emotional time for a family. For some families and under some certain circumstances, guardianship litigation may be the last hope. However, this process could be avoided if an estate is planned...
In August of 2014, Robin Williams passed away in his northern California home at the age of 63. Williams is survived by his spouse, Susan Schneider Williams and his three adult children from prior marriages, Zak Williams, Zelda Williams and Cody Williams. Robin...
Trust litigation can be a challenging process when it involves family members attempting to gain a trust without consent of others in the family. This can be a scenario that’s devastating to you if you have a sibling who’s done this without letting you know as means...
Many people have their struggles with how they are going to help an aging family member or an aging friend or neighbor who can no longer care for himself or herself, in terms of the personal welfare and financial decisions. Many people want to offer their assistance,...
As you work on your estate planning, one of the decisions you may make is to leave unequal portions of your estate to your child beneficiaries. Maybe you have a good reasons for doing so. However, your children may react to your decision with hurt and anger. Adult...
Trust litigation battles can not only be expensive and time-consuming; they may also lead to lasting damage in relationships between family and friends and expose private family problems to the public. In general, it’s preferable to find a way to resolve...
Alexander Calder was a modern artist best know for popularizing mobiles as artwork (you can see examples of his pieces here), and Calder was rare in that he was an artist who achieved great financial success through his art. When he died in 1976, Calder’s pieces were...