Creditors may be able to make claims on revocable trusts. Many people believe trusts are a magical solution to their estate planning and financial fears. Trusts are certainly valuable tools when created properly, but not all trusts are equal. Some trusts are best for maintaining control of assets and simplifying asset distribution. Others provide greater […]
Lisa Marie Presley may have triggered legal disagreements with her estate plan. The life of Lisa Marie Presley was filled with quite a bit of drama through divorces and deaths. Despite this, it was originally believed Lisa Marie would have a fairly simple estate distribution. It was expected to simply include her children as heirs […]
Lisa Marie Presley left behind a family legacy at her death. Most people live their lives in relative obscurity. Others are household names from the time of their birth. The latter was true of Lisa Marie Presley. According to a recent NME article titled “Lisa Marie Presley’s children to inherit Graceland estate,” being the daughter […]
Secondary beneficiaries may save your estate plan. Having backups in place is a wise move. It is helpful both personally and professionally. Backing up the hard drive on your computer can protect important information or projects from being destroyed. Syncing your phone to the cloud can prevent sentimental photos from being lost forever. According to […]
Jointly owned property may avoid probate. When more than one person has concurrent ownership of an asset, it is considered jointly owned. Some couples choose to combine all of their assets when married. Others decide to keep all or some assets separate. According to a recent TBR News Media article titled “Everything you need to […]
Leaving a co-op apartment as an inheritance may prove difficult. In Kansas City, there are some rather tony co-ops in an area generally known as the Country Club Plaza. These various co-ops are home to professional athletes, local celebrities, and many retirees. By the way, their view of the Country Club Plaza Lights is something […]
Sometimes sibling rivalries extend to their inheritance. Siblings do not always get along. It is normal to bicker and argue while growing up. Most parents hope their children will grow out of such childish behavior and do their best to facilitate love and cooperation. According to a recent yahoo! article titled “Can a Sibling Take […]
A trust can be useful in various estate planning situations. More John F. Kennedy assassination-related documents were recently released to the public. This brings to mind the topics of death and wealth. Death often takes us and our loved ones by surprise. Before this happens it is important to have an estate plan in place. […]
Yes! A last will and testament and a revocable living trust are both effective estate planning tools. Estate planning does not look the same for everybody. The lives of singles look vastly different than those of married couples. It only makes sense their estate plans would also look different. According to a recent The News-Enterprise […]
Some people cannot avoid a will contest despite their best efforts. Estate battles of the rich and famous are often in the news. Small mistakes in ones estate planning can put thousands or millions of dollars in assets at risk. For example, John Lennon failed to name is first son in his last will. The […]
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