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Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof…

Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog

By Texas Tech University School of Law Professor Gerry W. Beyer.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/trusts_estates_prof/

Jun 19
The Role of Family Gatherings In Successful Estate Planning

The Role of Family Gatherings In Successful Estate Planning

Many estate-planning advisors are claiming that family gatherings are a best practice to serve a family’s estate planning goals. This is especially true if the client’s goal is to sustain familial wealth over generations. Family…
Jun 19
Potential Problems With Joint Tenancy

Potential Problems With Joint Tenancy

Often times people decide to add other names to the title of the property they own. Once the names are added to the title the named individuals are considered co-owners of the property. Legally this is called joint tenancy. However,...
Jun 19
ATRA Tax Implication

ATRA Tax Implication

Recently, Congress passed the American Tax Relief Act of 2012, or “ATRA”. The Act affects only already existing provisions, but has many new tax implications. Some of the provisions included in the act will positively affect estate…

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Toronto Estate Law Blog

Covers estate litigation, ethics, executors & trustees, succession planning and wills. Includes podcasts on estate and succession planning. By Hull & Hull.

http://estatelaw.hullandhull.com/

Jun 19
The Cherished Family Cottage

The Cherished Family Cottage

As the Canada Day long weekend approaches, many begin looking forward to the start of a relaxing, sun-filled summer with family and friends. Children are finishing up the school year and parents are planning activities for their…
Jun 18
Joint Tenancy and Bankrupt Estates - Who Gets the House?

Joint Tenancy and Bankrupt Estates - Who Gets the House?

Most people are fairly familiar with the distinction between a property that is held on a joint-tenancy and one held in tenancy-in-common. Under most circumstances, when one joint-tenant dies, title to the property vests in the surviving…
Jun 17
The End of the Secret Swiss Bank Account

The End of the Secret Swiss Bank Account

The End of the Secret Swiss Bank Account: In the world of International banking, two the most terrifying phrases to be uttered in a board room are “money laundering” and “terrorist financing”. This is especially so for…

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NJ Family Issues

Focuses on New Jersey divorce and estate planning. By Paul G. Kostro.

http://www.kostrolaw.com/NJFamilyIssues

Jun 18
Relief from judgment where the judgment or order has been satisfied, released or discharged, or a prior judgment or order upon which it is based has been reversed or otherwise vacated, or it is no longer equitable that the judgment or order should have prospective application

Relief from judgment where the judgment or order has been satisfied, released or discharged, or a prior judgment or order upon which it is based has been reversed or otherwise vacated, or it is no longer equitable that the judgment or order should have prospective application

Law Lessons from STEVEN M. ELLIOTT, individually and d/b/a ELLIOT RACING STABLE AND STANLEY FORD VS. JOHN GREEN, Individually and d/b/a PINNACLE RACING STABLE, App. Div., A-4967-11T1, May 17, 2013: Rule 4:50-1(e) provides for relief from…
Jun 18
It is especially inappropriate to grant summary judgment when discovery is incomplete

It is especially inappropriate to grant summary judgment when discovery is incomplete

Law Lessons from NEW JERSEY ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES VS. ROBERT BLACKBURN, App. Div., A-4788-11T4, May 17, 2013: The Supreme Court has held that “it is especially inappropriate to grant summary judgment when discovery is…
Jun 18
The discovery rules were designed to eliminate, as far as possible, concealment and surprise in the trial of lawsuits to the end that judgments rest upon real merits of the causes and not upon the skill and maneuvering of counsel

The discovery rules were designed to eliminate, as far as possible, concealment and surprise in the trial of lawsuits to the end that judgments rest upon real merits of the causes and not upon the skill and maneuvering of counsel

Law Lessons from JUSTIN J. MOORE VS. PIERSOL HOMES, ET AL., App. Div., A-2062-11T1, May 17, 2013: “The discovery rules were designed to eliminate, as far as possible, concealment and surprise in the trial of lawsuits to the end that…

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Florida Estate Planning Lawyer…

Florida Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Covers estate planning, probate, taxes, elder law, business law and employment law issues. By David M. Goldman.

http://www.floridaestateplanninglawyerblog.com/

May 26
Man without will dies and State may get 40 Million

Man without will dies and State may get 40 Million

Forbes has reported that nearly 2.5 million Americans die each year without a will. While many states have default rules that define who will receive your assets, sometimes they do not cover your specific circumstances. Richard Blum, a…
May 14
The Advantages of Living Trusts: 6 Ways a Living Trust can Benefit Your Estate Plan

The Advantages of Living Trusts: 6 Ways a Living Trust can Benefit Your Estate Plan

Probate can have the reputation of being a nightmare, and many hate the idea of going through this process. If the idea of transferring your assets through probate daunts you, then you will be happy to know that living trusts can avoid…
May 9
The Future of Estate Planning: The Multigenerational Life Plan

The Future of Estate Planning: The Multigenerational Life Plan

Over the last year I worked with an intern in our office of a Law Review article for Texas Tech University. This article describes problems with current estate planning and takes the premise that most estate planners have become lazy because…

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Estate Law Canada

Covers estate planning topics, trusts, probate, Enduring Powers of Attorney, health care directives, incapacity issues and elder law. By Lynne Butler.

http://estatelawcanada.blogspot.com/

Jun 17
5 celebrity estate planning mistake

5 celebrity estate planning mistake

Stories about the rich and famous folks of the world have lots of value as pure entertainment; most of us love to read about those we love, or love to hate. These stories also have plenty of value to us ordinary people as examples of what can…
Jun 15
Is your medical care directive up to date?

Is your medical care directive up to date?

I really enjoyed this article by Don Shaughnessy, who sure knows how to tell it like it is! In this article, he talks about a client who realizes that he hasn't taken his ex-wife off his medical directive, leaving her in charge should he lose…
Jun 15
Will withholding the Release force an executor to give funds outright instead of in trust?

Will withholding the Release force an executor to give funds outright instead of in trust?

What can you do if your inheritance is held in a trust and you'd prefer to receive it outright? A reader recently asked me whether withholding the Release would be an effective method of forcing the executor to pay the funds to him outright.…

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Probate, Trusts and Estate Law…

Probate, Trusts and Estate Law Blog

Cover international estate planning considerations, sophisticated estate planning techniques, answers to common estate planning questions, and probate, estate and gift tax law By Janet Brewer.

http://www.brewerlawblog.com

Aug 17
Update: Estate and Gift Tax Laws for the Rest of 2012

Update: Estate and Gift Tax Laws for the Rest of 2012

Continued uncertainty due to Congress's delays At just about this time last year I posted a blog article called What to Expect of the Estate Tax in 2011. Well, another year has now passed and the estate and gift tax laws are still in…
Aug 17
The Importance of Special Needs Trust

The Importance of Special Needs Trust

A sad case currently before the San Francisco Probate Court, In the Matter of the Fiorani Living Trust, deals with the tragic issue of what happens when a person abuses his position as trustee over a special needs trust meant to protect an…
Aug 15
Can you (and should you) control your heirs from beyond the grave?

Can you (and should you) control your heirs from beyond the grave?

The Wall Street Journal ran an interesting article this weekend examining the extent to which gift givers can exert control over their heirs once they are dead and gone. The article reveals several things that might surprise you given the…

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Future of the Federal Estate Tax

Covers estate tax reform. By Hani Sarji.

http://mhs.typepad.com/threepointfive-45/

Jul 4
[EOC]Let Freedom Ring With Gift Of Firearm

[EOC]Let Freedom Ring With Gift Of Firearm

My previous post highlights how Americans are generous, despite a challenging economy. An earlier post mentioned that donating firearms could help the donor, the donor’s family, the charitable organization, and all Americans who get a…
Jul 4
[EOC]Americans Are Generous, Despite Economy

[EOC]Americans Are Generous, Despite Economy

A recent report highlights the generosity of Americans. Giving USA 2011: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2010 finds that Americans contributed about 2 percent of disposable income in 2010. The executive summary of the report…
Jul 4
[EOC]The Most Important Historical Gun In History Of United State

[EOC]The Most Important Historical Gun In History Of United State

I have been researching estate planning for firearms, and I came across a video that is worth sharing today, a day on which we celebrate the United States and reflect on its history. The video is about the Girandoni air rifle, which is on…

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Covers corporate trustees, compensation disputes, contested guardianship proceedings, creditors' claims, homestead litigation, will construction litigation, and trust and estates litigation. By Juan C. Antunez.

http://www.flprobatelitigation.com/

Jun 10
5th DCA: Florida spendthrift trust survives creditor's constitutional challenge

5th DCA: Florida spendthrift trust survives creditor's constitutional challenge

Zlatkiss v. All America Team Concepts, LLC, --- So.3d ----, 2013 WL 2359108 (Fla. 5th DCA May 31, 2013) If a creditor is going to successfully pierce a debtor's corporate veil, it's probably going to be because the debtor operated his…
May 28
3d DCA: When can a probate court "reform" a settlement agreement to fix a drafting mistake?

3d DCA: When can a probate court "reform" a settlement agreement to fix a drafting mistake?

Sugar v. Guardianship of Stern, --- So.3d ----, 2013 WL 440122 (Fla. 3d DCA February 06, 2013) So here's the typical scenario at the end of a successful mediation conference: it's been a long day; the clients, the lawyers and the…
May 10
4th & 2d DCA on "in camera" review of privileged documents in probate litigation

4th & 2d DCA on "in camera" review of privileged documents in probate litigation

If you're an estate planner, it's only a matter of time until someone asks you to turn over a deceased client's estate planning file. Don't automatically say "yes," you'd be surprised (horrified!) by the ethical traps lurking in this…

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Sheri R. Abrams Disability Blog

Covers Social Security disability law and special needs trusts.

http://sheriabrams.com/blog

Jun 18
VA Launches Hotline for Women Veteran

VA Launches Hotline for Women Veteran

The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a new hotline —1-855-VA-WOMEN (1-855-829-6636) — to receive and respond to questions from Veterans, their families and caregivers about the many VA services and resources available…
Jun 7
What are the Types of Accommodations That Colleges and Universities Must Make for Students with Disabilitie

What are the Types of Accommodations That Colleges and Universities Must Make for Students with Disabilitie

Accommodations for students with disabilities may include testing accommodations like extended time, use of assistive technology, a different environment to take the test to minimize distractions, breaks during testing, use of a reader, use…
May 31
When a current employee with a disability is no longer able to perform their present job duties, even with reasonable accommodations, due to their disability, what steps should the employer take?

When a current employee with a disability is no longer able to perform their present job duties, even with reasonable accommodations, due to their disability, what steps should the employer take?

Under the ADA the employer should reassign the individual to a vacant or different position for which the employee is qualified, unless it would cause undue hardship to the employer.

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Rule of Law

Covers British Columbia wills, trusts and estates law, elder law and estate litigation. By Stan Rule.

http://rulelaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 15
When is a Gift Not a Gift?

When is a Gift Not a Gift?

Law can be subtle. The same word can mean different things in different contexts.The National Foundation for Christian Leadership (“NFCL”) is a registered as a charity in Canadathat provides bursaries and scholarships to students…
Jun 9
Consultation on Testamentary Trust Tax Hike Open Until December 2, 2013

Consultation on Testamentary Trust Tax Hike Open Until December 2, 2013

The Department of Finance has announced that the consultation on proposed changes to the way income earned in trusts created in wills are taxed is open until December 2, 2013. Currently, testamentary trusts are taxed the same way as…
Jun 2
Does the Writing in Reasons for Judgment Have to be Original?

Does the Writing in Reasons for Judgment Have to be Original?

In a complex medical negligence case, Cojocaru v. BritishColumbia Women’s Hospital and Health Center, 2011 BCCA 192, the majority of the British Columbia Court of Appeal ordered a new trial on the basis that the trial judge copied large…

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The Probate Lawyer Family Feud…

The Probate Lawyer Family Feud Blog

Covers celebrity and true case stories on probate litigation. By Andrew Mayoras.

http://www.probatelawyerblog.com/

May 14
No Happy Mothers Day: Kobe Bryant Disputes Mother In Lawsuit

No Happy Mothers Day: Kobe Bryant Disputes Mother In Lawsuit

Kobe Bryant, long-time Los Angeles Laker and future Hall-of-Famer, is in a bitter feud with his own mother over ownership of memorabilia worth more than $1.5 million. He’s locked in a he-said, she-said dispute about whether he gave the…
May 9
Amanda Bynes' Comeback Could Begin With A Guardianship

Amanda Bynes' Comeback Could Begin With A Guardianship

Amanda Bynes came into the public eye as one of Nickelodeon’s sweethearts. Now friends and colleagues are so worried about her recent erratic behavior that they have been begging for police intervention. Her former publicist, Jonathan…
Apr 22
Kim Kardashian Settles Divorce Case With Kris Humphrie

Kim Kardashian Settles Divorce Case With Kris Humphrie

Not many people -- even celebrities -- can claim a record as impressive as Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. The marriage: 72 days. The divorce: 536 days. But, it's finally over. And according to reports, it was Kris Humphries who caved at…

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Utah Estate Planning

Covers estate planning, probate, trusts and wills in Utah. By Jason C. Hunter.

http://www.utahestateplanning.typepad.com/

Jun 19
Managing Finances for Your Parent

Managing Finances for Your Parent

Even when everyone is on the same page, a family is in touchy territory when adult children must begin to manage their elderly parents' finances … But the shift can be less stressful if everyone takes it slow, seeks advice and remembers…
Jun 18
Warning – Your Ex-Spouse May Inherit Your Life Insurance!

Warning – Your Ex-Spouse May Inherit Your Life Insurance!

When Warren Hillman died in 2008 at the age of 66, his assets included a life insurance policy worth $124,558.03. For the past five years his ex-wife and his widow have been fighting over that money. [On June 3, 2013] the U.S. Supreme Court…
Jun 17
Planning for Your Digital Asset

Planning for Your Digital Asset

BOB GINSBERG, a retired production manager for an educational publisher, is worried that he does not know any of the logins and passwords for online accounts belonging to his partner or brother and they do not know his. At 72, he said his…

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North Carolina Estate Planning…

North Carolina Estate Planning Blog

Covers legal issues relating to wealth transfer, asset preservation, probate, and taxation. Published by Greg Herman-Giddens of Trust Counsel, P.A.

http://www.ncestateplanningblog.com/

Jun 18
Estate Planning Steps Before 40

Estate Planning Steps Before 40

According to the North Carolina Office of State and Budget Management, as of 2012 there are over 3.5 million people in North Carolina between the ages of 18-44. In 20 years, approximately half will be close to retirement…
Jun 17
Tax Concerns When Modifying Trust

Tax Concerns When Modifying Trust

In May 2013, the Internal Revenue Service issued a Private Letter Ruling addressing tax concerns resulting from a trust modification agreement. PLRs are issued when a taxpayer directly requests guidance from the IRS on a specific matter. A…
Jun 11
Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples in North Carolina

Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples in North Carolina

There are thousands of couples living together in North Carolina who are not married. Relationships may be just a year old or spanning a few decades. How can unmarried couples protect their rights in the event their partner becomes…

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California Tax Attorney Blog

Covers tax controversies involving the IRS and California Franchise Tax Board, as well as California probate, estate planning matters and business transactions. By Mitchell A. Port.

http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/

Dec 29
Gifts Made By Personal Check

Gifts Made By Personal Check

A check written in 2012 that does not clear until 2013 is at risk of being a 2013 gift, not a 2012 gift, since the donor could have stopped payment in 2013 before it cleared. The issue with using checks to make gifts is that until the check…
Nov 22
Tax Humor

Tax Humor

A tax loophole is "something that benefits the other guy. If it benefits you, it is tax reform.'' — Russell B. Long, U.S. Senator “People who complain about taxes can be divided into two classes: men and women.” — Unknown "Like…
Nov 20
How Good Is Your Attorney?

How Good Is Your Attorney?

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings just came out with it's rating of me. I have been honored with an "AV Preeminent" rating which is a significant rating accomplishment- a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the…

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New York Personal Injury Lawyer…

New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury law. By the Law Offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates.

http://www.newyorkinjurylawyer247blog.com/

Aug 18
Child Injured in Car Accident

Child Injured in Car Accident

On October 31, 1958, a little girl was waiting in a mobile x-ray truck to be x-rayed. She was unaware that just behind the truck, a panel van was attempting to pull away from the curb. The panel van’s rear bumper became interlocked with…
Aug 18
Child Injured in Car Accident

Child Injured in Car Accident

On October 31, 1958, a little girl was waiting in a mobile x-ray truck to be x-rayed. She was unaware that just behind the truck, a panel van was attempting to pull away from the curb. The panel van’s rear bumper became interlocked…
Aug 7
Plaintiff Claims She was Defrauded

Plaintiff Claims She was Defrauded

The plaintiff in the case is Willie B. Sosa. The defendants in the case are Lorenzo Hines, Eddie Meyers, Harold Hall, and the Estate of Dessie Ree Meyers. The judge in the case is Arthur M. Schack. About the Case

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Iowa Law Blog

Covers business, employment, trust & estates family, real estate, regulatory compliance and utility law. By Sullivan & Ward, PC.

http://www.iowa-lawblog.com/

Mar 19
Cyclist Obtains Settlement Despite Tort Immunity

Cyclist Obtains Settlement Despite Tort Immunity

The Cedar Rapids Gazette reported on a legal settlement reached between Bridgid Ruden, the City of Coralville, the State of Iowa, and Horsfield Construciton Company. Ms. Ruden had been riding her bicycle on a trail and lost control…
Feb 27
What is a Hostile Work Environment?

What is a Hostile Work Environment?

The term "hostile work environment" gets used frequently by employers and employees. It's used in a so many contexts that it seems to have lost true meaning. Hostile work environment allegations range from employees being…
Feb 25
Legislature Mulls Expansion of Small Claims Jurisdiction

Legislature Mulls Expansion of Small Claims Jurisdiction

Currently, if you wish to file a claim in Iowa Courts, the jurisdictional limit for small claims court is $5,000. That means if the total damages or value you seek is not greater than $5,000 your case is filed in small claims…

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PA Elder, Estate & Fiduciary…

PA Elder, Estate & Fiduciary Law Blog

Covers Elder Law, long-term care, "End-of-Life" and health care surrogate decision-making, estate & personal planning, fiduciary administrations, elders' dispute resolution, and Orphans' Court litigation. By Neil E. Hendershot.

http://paelderestatefiduciary.blogspot.com/

Apr 18
PA Supreme Court Appoints New Elder Law Task Force

PA Supreme Court Appoints New Elder Law Task Force

On April 18, 2013, in a posted press release entitled Supreme Court’s Elder Law Task Force Will Tackle Growing Abuses to Older Pennsylvanians, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court announced creation of a new Elder Law Task Force. The initial…
Apr 7
Karoly Estates Will Forgery Case Ruling

Karoly Estates Will Forgery Case Ruling

The Morning Call (Allentown, PA) published a news report entitled Northampton County judge upholds Karoly wills (04/05/13), by Peter Hall, highlighting the most recent development in the Karoly Estates forgery of wills matter: "John…
Apr 4
PA Orphans' Court Rules Proposed for Sweeping Change

PA Orphans' Court Rules Proposed for Sweeping Change

On April 3, 2013, the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System website posted a news article entitled Input Sought on Proposed Rewrite of 40-year-old Orphans' Court Rules, which announced: "A substantial overhaul of the current Orphans’…

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Idaho Estate Planning

Covers estate planning, elder law, veterans benefits and special needs trusts. By Mark E. Wight.

http://idahoestateplanning.typepad.com/idaho_estate_planning/

Jun 19
Trust Fund Baby Doesn't Have to be an Insult in Idaho

Trust Fund Baby Doesn't Have to be an Insult in Idaho

Many wealthy people worry about the potentially corrosive effect of making their children superrich. Not Larry Ellison. The Oracle founder and CEO, the third richest man in the United States — worth $43 billion, according to FORBES’…
Jun 18
Conservation Easement as Charitable Gift in Idaho

Conservation Easement as Charitable Gift in Idaho

When you make a charitable contribution of anything other than money or marketable securities, there will always be a valuation issue. At least, it will usually be clear what it is that you are giving away. A conservation easement is…
Jun 17
Taking Care of Elderly Parent's Finances in Boise, Idaho

Taking Care of Elderly Parent's Finances in Boise, Idaho

"When they are having trouble understanding bills and writing checks it might be time to step in, slowly, at the ground level," Kolinsky said adding that if parents initiate a discussion, the ideal time would be when they are in…

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Andrew Flusche, Virginia Lawyer

Covers small business, criminal, IP, and estate planning issues.

http://www.andrewflusche.com

Jun 19
Reckless Driving in Fredericksburg Penaltie

Reckless Driving in Fredericksburg Penaltie

If you’re facing a reckless driving in Fredericksburg ticket, you need to know what penalties you’re looking at. The maximum punishment for reckless driving can range up to one year in jail, a $2,500.00 fine and/or license…
Jun 18
Reckless Driving Penalties in Stafford, Virginia

Reckless Driving Penalties in Stafford, Virginia

When you’re faced with a reckless driving charge in Stafford County, Virginia, you may be wondering what the penalties are that you’re facing. Unfortunately, the information that you find online isn’t very helpful a lot of…
Jun 17
Virginia Reckless Driving – Out of State Driver

Virginia Reckless Driving – Out of State Driver

Are you an out of state driver who’s charged with Virginia reckless driving? You’re probably confused about whether or not you have to come to court and wondering what will happen. Why can’t you just pay this stupid ticket?…

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All About Estates

Covers estates, trusts, tax, litigation, guardianship and elder care.

http://www.allaboutestates.ca/

Jun 19
Review your estate plan regularly

Review your estate plan regularly

Why it is important to review your estate plan.
Jun 18
Deleb

Deleb

If you are a celbrity or think you have a chance at becoming famous, then you should think about creating a holographic image of yourself now, while you still have full artistic control.
Jun 17
To Plead or not to Plead: Pleadings vs. Orders for Direction

To Plead or not to Plead: Pleadings vs. Orders for Direction

The vast majority of will and power of attorney challenges proceed, at least initially, by way of application. However, formal pleadings can be a powerful tool and may, in fact, be required by the Rules of Civil Procedure. As such,…

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Legally Easy

Offers legal news and information. By Charley Moore.

http://legallyeasy.rocketlawyer.com/

Nov 29
Be Careful What You Search For: Google Searches Can Be Criminally Damning

Be Careful What You Search For: Google Searches Can Be Criminally Damning

Recent evidence in the the Casey Anthony case highlights just how incriminating a Google search could be
Nov 29
Legalize Marijuana, Bolster The Economy (with $13.7 billion)

Legalize Marijuana, Bolster The Economy (with $13.7 billion)

Oregon already won the battle in the November election, now for the rest of the country…
Nov 27
Dear President Obama, Please Leave Me Alone

Dear President Obama, Please Leave Me Alone

With the election long over, why are the President’s supporters still receiving countless emails? Dear President Obama,

Rank this Week: 818

KEYTLaw

Covers Arizona and federal laws.

http://www.keytlaw.com/blog

Aug 8
The Best of Law Dog

The Best of Law Dog

Since law dog is all the rage, we thought we’d share the best of law dog. Check out all of law dog’s pictures here.
Jul 12
Starting Salaries For Law Grads Drops Significantly

Starting Salaries For Law Grads Drops Significantly

ABA Journal: New law grads in private practice are no longer taking home median paychecks in the six figures.
Jun 27
Late Mortgage Payments Down Significantly

Late Mortgage Payments Down Significantly

Equifax’s June edition of its National Consumer Credit Trends Report shows a sharp decline in the number of delinquent mortgage balances.

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Weiss Berzowski Brady LLP

Weiss Berzowski Brady has produced legal podcasts on a variety of topics.

http://www.wbb-law.com/multimedia/blog

Oct 15
Political Discussions in the Workplace

Political Discussions in the Workplace

Post by Anna M. Pepelnjak Once again, elections are fast approaching. Divisive issues are at stake. The sides are profoundly separated and the “middle ground” looks to be disappearing. So, what happens when folks having politically…
Oct 10
Lowering the Judgment Interest Rate – Help or Hindrance for Collection?

Lowering the Judgment Interest Rate – Help or Hindrance for Collection?

Post by Barry R. White Most of my clients understand that judgments accrue interest from the time they are entered until they are paid. However, there is some confusion among my clients as to how to calculate interest because the rules…
Sep 25
Can You Believe It? The Government Did Something Right!

Can You Believe It? The Government Did Something Right!

Post by Sandy Swartzberg My grandfather, Sam, made the comment once that you are lucky if government is only twenty years behind where we are technologically. The JOBS Act is an example of this theory. The JOBS Act recognizes the influence…

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NFA Gun Trust Lawyer Blog

NFA Gun Trust Lawyer Blog covers Class III weapons topics for all of the 50 states. By Jacksonville, Florida, Gun Trust Attorney, David M. Goldman.

http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/

Jun 10
Gun Trusts and Colorado's Large-Capacity Magazine Ban

Gun Trusts and Colorado's Large-Capacity Magazine Ban

In response to House Bill 13-1224 which prohibits the sale, transfer, and possession of "large-capacity ammunition magazines" John Suthers, Colorado's Attorney General, prepared a letter to Executive Director Davis at the Department…
May 29
Where can I hunt with Suppressors (Silencers): Updated List:

Where can I hunt with Suppressors (Silencers): Updated List:

While in some states, it is illegal to hunt with a Silencer, in the following states it is legal to hunt with a suppressor (often referred to as a "silencer"). In states where hunting with suppressors have been legalized, we...
May 24
NFA Gun Trust Memorial Day Special

NFA Gun Trust Memorial Day Special

To Celebrate Memorial Day we have arranged to offer a special price on the Online Gun Trust form. From now until Monday at midnight you can purchase our Base Gun Trust for $249. We also have a family pack for...

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Cooper Elder Law

Covers Ohio estate planning, nursing home protection and qualifying for veterans benefits. By Thom L. Cooper Company, LPA.

http://cooperelderlaw.com/our-blog/

Jun 16
Does my successor trustee need to liquidate the living trust assets in order to distribute the assets?

Does my successor trustee need to liquidate the living trust assets in order to distribute the assets?

Answer: No. Liquidation of the living trust assets is not required unless specifically required by the terms of the trust. The successor trustee is typically given the freedom to distribute assets directly to the heirs…
Jun 15
How do you dissolve the living trust?

How do you dissolve the living trust?

Answer: A living trust may be revoked and unfunded by the person creating the trust (Settlor) during their lifetime which will result in the trust being dissolved or, a living trust is effectively dissolved at your death, once all of…
Jun 9
Can I revoke my living trust?

Can I revoke my living trust?

Answer: Yes. The individual who creates the living trust (Settlor) reserves the right to revoke it at any time. Contact us for a free consultation. DISCLAIMER – Every case is different because every case is different. This…

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San Diego Estate Planning Lawyer…

San Diego Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Covers estate planning topics such as conservatorship, guardianship, health care and advanced directive, living trusts, and probate. By Law Office of Scott D. Soady, A Professional Corporation

http://www.sandiegoestateplanninglawyerblog.com/

Jun 17
Should a Family Member Draft My Will?

Should a Family Member Draft My Will?

When it comes to drafting your last will and testament or other California estate planning documents, it’s important you work with an attorney who is not only knowledgeable and experienced, but also someone who is impartial and not…
Jun 14
Making Sure Your Power of Attorney Is Valid

Making Sure Your Power of Attorney Is Valid

A power of attorney is an important estate planning tool that authorizes another person to make decisions for you should you become incapable of making them yourself. A health care power of attorney is a document that specifically applies to…
Jun 12
Avoiding Ambiguity in an Irrevocable Educational Trust

Avoiding Ambiguity in an Irrevocable Educational Trust

Trusts are a common estate planning device used to shield assets from the probate process. Trusts also enable an individual (or married couple) to provide for the maintenance, education and health of family members by utilizing specific…

Rank this Week: 966

Thoits Law Blog

Discusses important legal developments in the areas of business, employment, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, and estate planning. By Thoits, Love, Hershberger & McLean.

http://www.thoitslaw.com/blog/

Apr 8
You Really, Really Need a Shareholder Buy-Sell Agreement

You Really, Really Need a Shareholder Buy-Sell Agreement

...a relatively small investment of time spent on the fundamentals can yield significant dividends in the future – and help to avoid much distress. And, the first fundamental, particularly for founders who do not anticipate seeking venture…
Apr 8
Selling Restricted Stock of Private Companie

Selling Restricted Stock of Private Companie

Anyone who holds restricted stock of a non-public company, such as Twitter, Box, or Palantir among others, probably has discovered it is possible to find buyers for their stock by contacting Second Market or Shares Post or other…
Feb 22
California Pregnancy Disability Leave: Longer Than Four Months?

California Pregnancy Disability Leave: Longer Than Four Months?

The court stated that this was a "case of first impression" and posed the issue as "whether an employee who has exhausted all permissible leave available under the Pregnancy Disability Leave Law (PDLL)...may nevertheless state…

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Lancaster Law Blog

Covers business law, employment law, estate planning, family law, and nonprofit law information for Lancaster County and Pennsylvania residents. From Russell, Krafft & Gruber.

http://www.lancasterlawblog.com/

Jun 17
Proposed Law Would Create Online State Construction Notices Directory

Proposed Law Would Create Online State Construction Notices Directory

Recognizing that in this day and age everyone is adept at using the internet (including my mother on Facebook), a pending house bill would move the world of mechanics' liens into the digital age and require contractors to preserve their…
May 30
What Rights Do Grandparents Have Under The Pennsylvania Custody Act?

What Rights Do Grandparents Have Under The Pennsylvania Custody Act?

Most people know that grandparents have some custody rights under Pennsylvania law. What they may not know is what exactly those rights are. What happens when a grandchild is taken out of the grandparents' custody when the parents have…
May 23
Lowering Blood Alcohol Content Levels for DUI

Lowering Blood Alcohol Content Levels for DUI

The National Transportation Safety Board caused a stir recently when it recommended lowering the blood alcohol level for driving under the influence to .05 percent nationwide. The legal limit in Pennsylvania, as well as in almost every…

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New Jersey Estate Planning &…

New Jersey Estate Planning & Elder Law Blog

Covers business law and planning, elder law, estate planning, and probate and estate administration. By Deirdre Wheatley-Liss.

http://www.njelderlawestateplanning.com/

Apr 2
Love is Lost - And So is Your Inheritance - Divorce Really Ends Thing

Love is Lost - And So is Your Inheritance - Divorce Really Ends Thing

A common plan among our married clients is to leave their property to their spouse, either outright or in trust - oft-referred to as the “I Love You” Will. Sometimes, love is lost and the couple divorces. We recommend our clients…
Mar 25
Personal Injury Damages and Medicaid Liens - SCOTUS Decide

Personal Injury Damages and Medicaid Liens - SCOTUS Decide

You have a horrific accident and are looking at a life of extreme medical care. The accident was caused by another person (drunk truck driver). You get a multi-million dollar award. Does the state that you live in get a…
Mar 25
Personal Injury Damages and Medicaid Leins - SCOTUS Decide

Personal Injury Damages and Medicaid Leins - SCOTUS Decide

You have a horrific accident and are looking a life of extreme medical care. The accident was caused by another person (drunk truck driver). You get a multi-million dollar award. Does the state that you live in get a share? First,…

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Tax Problem Attorney Blog

Covers topics such as sales and payroll tax problems, offers in compromise, tax audits, tax debt, tax disputes, tax fraud, tax litigation and tax controversy, and tax preparer penalties. By Los Angeles, California attorneys, Brager Tax Law Group.

http://www.taxproblemattorneyblog.com/

May 2
87 Year Old Hawaiian Auto Mogul Acquitted of all Tax Fraud and Conspiracy Charges after District Court for District of Hawaii Finds Lack of Intent and Willfulne

87 Year Old Hawaiian Auto Mogul Acquitted of all Tax Fraud and Conspiracy Charges after District Court for District of Hawaii Finds Lack of Intent and Willfulne

The U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii recently acquitted an 87-year-old auto dealership mogul of all tax fraud and conspiracy charges that the U.S. Government had brought against him. James Pflueger, who was facing multiple…
Apr 11
Tax Preparers Beware! 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms Dismissal of Tax Refund Suit Due to Inability to Prove Timely Filing of Amended Return

Tax Preparers Beware! 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms Dismissal of Tax Refund Suit Due to Inability to Prove Timely Filing of Amended Return

The 6th Circuit recently taught an expensive lesson to a Michigan couple about carefully following procedure when dealing with IRS Tax Problems. In Stocker v. United States (6th Cir. 2013), the 6th Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Robert…
Mar 20
Prominent Tax Attorney Found Liable for Civil Tax Fraud Penalties Due to Finding of "Willful Blindness" to Underreporting of Income

Prominent Tax Attorney Found Liable for Civil Tax Fraud Penalties Due to Finding of "Willful Blindness" to Underreporting of Income

After being convicted of criminal tax fraud and serving 18 months in federal prison, a prominent former California tax attorney recently found himself again the subject of an IRS investigation into his alleged tax fraud. After a criminal tax…

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Givner & Kaye Blog

Covers estate and tax planning.

http://www.givnerkaye.com/blog/

Jun 18
Tax Court Rules on Two 1031 Exchange Cases – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Income Tax Litigator Attorney Bruce Givner

Tax Court Rules on Two 1031 Exchange Cases – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Income Tax Litigator Attorney Bruce Givner

Two recent Tax Court cases show that investment property, which may be the subject of a tax deferred exchange under IRC Section 1031, may include property that is later converted into the owner's residence or that was previously the owner's…
Jun 18
International Fashion Designers, Dolce and Gabbana, Found Guilty of Major Tax Fraud in Italy. Will the IRS Now Come Calling? – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Income Tax Litigator Attorney Bruce Givner

International Fashion Designers, Dolce and Gabbana, Found Guilty of Major Tax Fraud in Italy. Will the IRS Now Come Calling? – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Income Tax Litigator Attorney Bruce Givner

Steffano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce are best known as international fashion designers to the rich and celebrities, such as Scarlett Johansson and Naomi Campbell. Now, like their competitor Valentino, they are also known as tax evaders.…
Jun 14
Records Leak Shows Offshore Financial Institutions Have Provided Secrecy and Coverup so Clients Can Avoid Taxes – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Income Tax Litigator Attorney Bruce Givner

Records Leak Shows Offshore Financial Institutions Have Provided Secrecy and Coverup so Clients Can Avoid Taxes – Los Angeles Income Tax Planning and Income Tax Litigator Attorney Bruce Givner

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has leaked the financial records relating to more than 120 thousand offshore companies, trusts, and individuals ranging from American professionals, European billionaires, and…

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Estate Street

Covers probate and estate and tax planning. By Craig Hughes.

http://estatestreet.blogspot.com/

Jun 6
When Is A Power of Appointment Used?

When Is A Power of Appointment Used?

Generally a power of apointment is used in estate planning. For example, a donor may want to give authority to a fiduciary/donee to apoint assets in the fiduciary/donee's discretion to an incapacitated beneficiary. A power of appointment…
Jun 5
Power of Appointment Type

Power of Appointment Type

There are two types of powers of appointment: a general power of appointment and a limited (special) power of appointment. Each of these types of powers carries different and significant tax implications.General Power of Appointment:
Jun 4
Power of Appointment

Power of Appointment

Parties involved with a power of appointment are:"Donor" is the person who creates a power of appointment. The donor is usually the owner of rights, assets, or items being ultimately appointed by the donee."Donee" or "holder" refers to the…

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Florida Elder Law and Estate…

Florida Elder Law and Estate Planning

Provides news and views on current topics in elder law, estate planning, wills and trusts, caregiver issues, probate and estate administration, Medicaid and Veterans benefits, other issues of importance to seniors and their families. By Joseph S. Karp.

http://karplaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
A joke that may not go over well with your financial institutions!

A joke that may not go over well with your financial institutions!

A colleague from the American Association of Trust, Estate and Elder Law Attorneys recently reported a true story that's well worth passing on to my readers: Hi Everyone, I had a very interesting case last week. Dad (88) had been…
Jun 8
Florida's has a large senior population but other states also greying fast

Florida's has a large senior population but other states also greying fast

Sure, Florida has a large numbers of retirees. No surprise there. But this may surprise you: Florida's over-65 population is not growing as fast, percentage wise, as in other states. In fact, it doesn't even crack the top ten. The state…
May 29
Bill would remove barriers preventing mentally competent disabled individual from establishing special needs trust

Bill would remove barriers preventing mentally competent disabled individual from establishing special needs trust

New federal legislation, if passed, will eliminate the barrier that currently prevents disabled but mentally competent people from setting up their own Special Needs Trusts (aka Supplemental Needs Trusts). Right now, under Title XIX of…

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Michigan Estate Planning Lawyer…

Michigan Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Covers news and commentary on trusts, probate, elder law, and estate planning. Published by Michigan Estate Planning Attorneys, Witzke Berry PLLC.

http://www.michiganestateplanninglawyerblog.com/

Nov 17
Why You Need to Put Your Living Together Agreement in Writing

Why You Need to Put Your Living Together Agreement in Writing

A world of legal problems can be avoided if you put your living together agreement in writing. A written contract identifying who owns what is the only way to protect yourself and honor your collective intentions — whether you want to keep…
Nov 17
Living Together and Cohabitation Agreement

Living Together and Cohabitation Agreement

In the event of death or breakup without a cohabitation agreement, you and your partner may be treated as legal strangers. If you have chosen cohabitation over marriage – you aren’t alone. Cohabitation between married partners has…
Nov 2
Who Needs a Living Together Contract?

Who Needs a Living Together Contract?

While living together contracts are sometimes made to protect each partner in the event of a breakup, more commonly, couples enter into them to communicate their needs and expectations, define their rights, and enhance one or both partners’…

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Andrew Ewalt's Law Blog

Covers business law and planning, elder law, estate planning, probate and estate administration, and real estate.

http://andrewewaltslawblog.blogs.com/my_weblog/

May 11
Living Will

Living Will

So what is a living will exactly? It is a legal document that directs your physician to discontinue life-sustaining procedures (cardiopulmonary, artificial respiration and artificial hydration and/or nutrition) if you are in a terminal…
Mar 11
Protection For Key Employee

Protection For Key Employee

The business world can be very competitive. One of the worst things that can happen to a business is to lose a key employee. That is why it is important to consider options for protecting your key employees. What if a business owner or key…
Mar 9
Title Insurance Pros and Con

Title Insurance Pros and Con

During a recent real estate closing I was asked whether “title” insurance was necessary (for those of you who are unfamiliar, title insurance is a form of insurance that guarantees that no other individuals can claim an interest in your…

Rank this Week: 1353

Wisconsin Estate Planning

Covers Wisconsin estate planning, elder law, probate and trust administration, real estate law, business organization, and individual income tax preparation. By Tesar Law Group, S.C.

http://blog.tesarlaw.com/

Jun 17
If Death Occurs, What Becomes of the RMD on an Inherited IRA?

If Death Occurs, What Becomes of the RMD on an Inherited IRA?

Help your loved ones avoid hassle by communicating and keeping accurate records regarding your IRA.
Jun 14
Can You Transfer IRA Funds to Charity?

Can You Transfer IRA Funds to Charity?

For those individuals who have accumulated a lot of money in their IRA, but don’t need it to live one, may wish to take advantage of the charitable IRA rollover strategy.
Jun 12
Estate Planning for Your Digital Asset

Estate Planning for Your Digital Asset

Without proper digital asset estate planning and a comprehensive and updated list of accounts and passwords, your loved ones will have a difficult time in accessing and closing your accounts.

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Law Office of Donald D. Vanarelli…

Law Office of Donald D. Vanarelli Blog

Covers New Jersey elder law and estate planning.

http://www.dvanarelli.com/blog

Jun 18
Ownership Of Joint And Payable-On-Death (“POD”) Accounts, Before And After Death: Who Owns What?

Ownership Of Joint And Payable-On-Death (“POD”) Accounts, Before And After Death: Who Owns What?

THE MULTIPLE-PARTY DEPOSIT ACCOUNT ACT Bank accounts are often established in the name of more than one party. Questions may arise regarding the rights of ownership of these accounts, during the lifetime of the owners or after an…
Jun 10
Court Finds Medicaid Applicant Who Paid Disabled Daughter’s Rent For Many Years Subject to Penalty Period

Court Finds Medicaid Applicant Who Paid Disabled Daughter’s Rent For Many Years Subject to Penalty Period

A Medicaid applicant who made payments to her daughter for more than four years and claimed those payments were made to cover the cost of monthly payments for her mentally ill daughter’s rent could not prove the payments were made for a…
Jun 7
NJ Federal Judge Finds Annuity Purchased By Spouse Of Medicaid Applicant With Couple’s Excess Resources Is An Exempt Asset

NJ Federal Judge Finds Annuity Purchased By Spouse Of Medicaid Applicant With Couple’s Excess Resources Is An Exempt Asset

A federal district court in New Jersey holds that an annuity purchased by the spouse of a Medicaid applicant with the couple’s countable resources which exceeded the resource limit under Medicaid is not a transfer for less than fair…

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Julie's Wills & Estate Planning…

Julie's Wills & Estate Planning Blog

Covers estate planning and probate. By Julie Garber.

http://wills.about.com/

Jun 18
Taxes, Taxes and More Taxes Top Most Read Wills and Estate Planning Blogs in May 2013

Taxes, Taxes and More Taxes Top Most Read Wills and Estate Planning Blogs in May 2013

Moving to avoid taxes, state, estate inheritance and gift taxes, and trusts that own condos topped the most read Wills and Estate Planning Blogs in May 2013: Top 5 Most Read Blogs Posted in May 2013...Read Full Post
Jun 17
End is in Sight for Custody Battle Over Infant Daughter of NFL Linebacker Jovan Belcher

End is in Sight for Custody Battle Over Infant Daughter of NFL Linebacker Jovan Belcher

Last week a Jackson County probate judge heard testimony in the battle over legal custody of Zoey Belcher, the now nine-month old daughter of Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher, who killed the baby's mother, Kasandra Perkins, and…
Jun 16
Washington Makes Multiple Tweaks to State Estate Tax Law

Washington Makes Multiple Tweaks to State Estate Tax Law

Just before midnight on Thursday, June 13, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed EHB 2075 into law, heading off the payment of the first $13 million in estate tax refunds that were due to be sent the following morning. The refunds were owed…

Rank this Week: 1430

New York Probate & Estate…

New York Probate & Estate Litigation Blog

Covers probate news, procedures and resources. By Philip M. Bernstein.

http://www.nyprobatelitigation.com/

Jun 16
How To Avoid An Estate Fight

How To Avoid An Estate Fight

When asked for advice as to how to avoid the destructive kind of litigation which characterizes a contested estate, many lawyers will probably opt for a well-constructed in terrorem clause --a legal poison pill which threatens a…
Jun 5
Hugette Clark Saga Continues With Shocking Revelations That The Reclusive Heiress Was Ripped Off By A New York Hospital

Hugette Clark Saga Continues With Shocking Revelations That The Reclusive Heiress Was Ripped Off By A New York Hospital

The story of Hugette Clark, a reclusive copper heiress who died in 2011 at the age of 104 just keeps on getting stranger. Worth hundreds of millions of dollars at her death, she spent the last 20 years of her life as a private pay patient at…
May 20
Surrogate Refuses To Nullify Testator's Choice Of Fiduciary

Surrogate Refuses To Nullify Testator's Choice Of Fiduciary

The New York Law Journal has reported a decision of Nassau County Surrogate Edward McCarty III in the matter of the Will of Barboni, 2013-373014(April 25) which upheld the nomination of an executor whose two children both contested the…

Rank this Week: 1434

Florida Probate Litigation…

Florida Probate Litigation Attorney Blog

Covers contested wills, estate planning, and trusts. By Robert C. Adamski.

http://www.floridaprobatelitigationlawyers.com/

Jun 19
Florida a favorite for seniors, many with multiple propertie

Florida a favorite for seniors, many with multiple propertie

When someone says that Florida is a seniors' place, it isn't an unfair stereotype given to The Sunshine State. In fact, Florida actually boasts the largest senior population in the enitre country. The most recent U.S. Census shows that…
Jun 17
Can a doctor diagnose undue influence?

Can a doctor diagnose undue influence?

Disputes involving a will in Florida most often include allegations of undue influence. A party who receives less in the estate plan than they would have under a prior will or than they believe that they should have may claim...
Jun 14
Probate court continues to sort out Belcher case

Probate court continues to sort out Belcher case

Readers of our Florida Estate Planning Blog don't have to be big sports fans to have heard about the tragic case of the Kansas City Chiefs player, Jovan Belcher and his family. Last year, the football player shot his girlfriend...

Rank this Week: 1466

Pennsylvania Fiduciary Litigation

Insights and and commentary from a trusts and estates lawyer and expert witness. Published by Patti Spencer of Spencer Law Firm.

http://www.pennsylvaniafiduciarylitigation.com/

Apr 24
Federal Jurisdiction - Probate Exception

Federal Jurisdiction - Probate Exception

Recommended reading: Stripping Away the Mystery of the Probate Exception By John T. Brooks and Samantha E. Weissbluth Federal court can hear breach of fiduciary duty claim against trustees. We looked at this issue before in…
Mar 28
Midwest City estate planner sentenced to 10 years in prison for role in Ponzi scheme

Midwest City estate planner sentenced to 10 years in prison for role in Ponzi scheme

I always say 99% of the lawyers give the rest of us a bad name. Brianna Bailey writes for News OK: "A federal judge has sentenced a Midwest City man who conned seniors out of their savings to serve nearly 10 years in prison and pay $4.6…
Feb 17
The Continuing Problem of Cy Pre

The Continuing Problem of Cy Pre

Thank you to WIlls, Trusts and Estates Prof Blog for the post regarding Fisk University, Cy Pres and Georgia O'Keefe's Art Collection. Melanie B. Leslie (Professor of Law, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law) recently published her article…

Rank this Week: 1508

The Ohio Trust & Estate Blog

Covers estate tax, marriage, medicaid and probate. By Michael D. Bonasera.

http://www.bonasera.org

Dec 18
TOMMY!

TOMMY!

So I’ve not posted for a while. In fact, you’ll note that I mention in the below post that my son was about a month from arriving… Well, arrive he did. On 6/18/2012 Tommy arrived and, smiling almost ever…
May 8
Sad Update

Sad Update

Its been a while since I’ve written anything here and, though I fully intend to get back to it in the coming months, a couple sad events required mentioning: MCA died last Friday. The number of tributes available on the web make this…
Aug 16
So Many Great Blogs, So Little Time

So Many Great Blogs, So Little Time

My Google Reader account is getting pretty full-up. There’s so many great resources out there for estate planning that it’s getting hard to keep up! It’s a nice problem to have I guess…

Rank this Week: 1520

South Florida Estate Planning Law

Covers South Florida estate planning, probate and tax law issues. By David Shulman.

http://www.sofloridaestateplanning.com/

Jun 3
I’ve been named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers magazine

I’ve been named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers magazine

I’m pleased to announce that I’ve been named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers magazine in the area of Estate Planning & Probate. http://digital.superlawyers.com/superlawyers/flslrs13#pg101
May 1
My Interview on the Shalom Show

My Interview on the Shalom Show

Below is my interview with the Shalom Show, a Jewish public affairs cable show that is on tv nationwide.
Apr 30
Man dies with $40 million, no will, and no heir

Man dies with $40 million, no will, and no heir

Today’s crazy estate planning story comes form the New York Times, He Left a Fortune, to No One. Roman Blum died in New York last year at 97 years old. He was a Holocaust survivor and a successful real estate developer worth over $40…

Rank this Week: 1524

Kansas & Missouri Estate Planning

Covers estate planning, elder law, asset protection, charitable giving, and business law. By Kyle E. Krull.

http://blog.kylekrull.com/kansas-missouri-estate-planning/

Jun 19
Pointers For Managing Finances For Senior Parents In Overland Park, KS

Pointers For Managing Finances For Senior Parents In Overland Park, KS

Families are dynamic, never static in Overland Park and elsewhere. We start out as children, but may live long enough to parent to our parents. It is a fact of life, especially when it comes to finances.
Jun 18
Warning – Your Ex-Spouse May Inherit Your Life Insurance In Overland Park, KS!

Warning – Your Ex-Spouse May Inherit Your Life Insurance In Overland Park, KS!

Few means of planning for the distribution of your assets are quite as useful, or quite as disastrous, as the simple beneficiary form. There is nothing simple about it, whether you are in Overland Park or elsewhere.
Jun 17
Estate Planning For Your Digital Assets In Overland Park, KS

Estate Planning For Your Digital Assets In Overland Park, KS

Back in the day, there were checkbooks, stock and bond certificates and hardcopy statements showing your dividends and interest. Then again, there were only a handful of television viewing options, a test pattern at the end of the broadcast…

Rank this Week: 1530

Ohio Social Security Disability…

Ohio Social Security Disability Blog

Covers family law, criminal law, and social security SSD/SSI ssues in Ohio. By the Law Offices of John T. Nicholson.

http://www.johntnicholson.com/ohiolawblog/

May 26
SSA ruling indicates that focus of disability inquiry should be on capacity to work, not ability to find a job

SSA ruling indicates that focus of disability inquiry should be on capacity to work, not ability to find a job

SSA ruling indicates that focus of disability inquiry should be on capacity to work, not ability to find a job SSR 64-47c The claimant, a high school graduate who had worked in various capacities in carpentry, including foreman and…
Mar 24
Social Security disability rules for Lupu

Social Security disability rules for Lupu

How to win my disability case for a lupus diagnosis? Systemic lupus erythematosus, or simply lupus, is evaluated in the immune system section of the Disability Evaluation Under Social Security disability handbook, more commonly known as the…
Feb 10
Delays in Ohio Social Security Disability claims hurt claimant

Delays in Ohio Social Security Disability claims hurt claimant

Social Security Disability Delays Impact Vulnerable Patients Unfortunately it is becoming all to common for those applying for Social Security Disability benefits to suffer delay after delay while their claims languish in a bureaucratic mess…

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