by admin | Apr 4, 2014 | Estate Planning
Jerry Orbach, who starred as Detective Lennie Briscoe in the popular “Law and Order” television series, died a decade ago, but a battle is brewing over his Chase bank account, according to a recent story in the New York Post. The Chase bank account in dispute belongs...
by admin | Mar 28, 2014 | Children's Protection, Estate Planning, Family Values
A recent article in the New York Post about brothers battling over a painting from their uncle’s estate serves as a reminder of the importance of designating a destination for your personal property, either through a will or by gifting while you are still alive. The...
by admin | Mar 28, 2014 | Common Mistakes, Estate Planning
Estate planning is not a “set it and forget it” kind of thing. Your life changes, your assets change, the laws change — and if your plan doesn’t change, your family gets caught holding the bag. The people you love most end up bearing the brunt of your failure to...
by admin | Mar 20, 2014 | Estate Planning, Trusts
Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman’s will has been filed for probate and provides a cautionary tale when it comes to estate planning mistakes. Here are four things he could have done to correct them: Create a Revocable Living Trust. Hoffman was a public...
by admin | Mar 6, 2014 | Healthcare, Living Wills
With just over 50,000 residents, La Crosse is a lot like other small American towns – but there is one thing that makes La Crosse stand out: 96% of La Crosse residents who have died have had a living will or an advance medical directive in place. Nationally, the...
