by admin | Feb 5, 2015 | Blended Family, Children, Family Values
Six months after Robin Williams’ tragic death, his widow and children are “locked in a legal battle” over his possessions, according to news reports.. According to an AP report in People Magazine, the dispute is outlined in court documents filed in December by Mr....
by admin | Jun 3, 2014 | Estate Planning, Family Values
Summer has officially arrived and for those of us fortunate enough to have a vacation home – whether it’s a fishing camp on a lazy river or an oceanfront estate – the time has come to make more good memories and celebrate family traditions at that special place. A...
by admin | May 24, 2014 | Children, Death, Family Values, Intangible Assets
One of the most striking aspects of the recent opening of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum is the voice recordings left on the phones of the victims’ families of their last messages to loved ones. We hear so many stories of family members who keep...
by admin | May 14, 2014 | Children's Protection, Estate Planning, Family Values
Most parents love their children unconditionally and want to do whatever they can to smooth life’s rough road for them. But that unconditional love doesn’t necessarily mean that unconditional trust exists when it comes to leaving children with a hefty inheritance. A...
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 | Feb 28, 2014 | Family Values
Pediatrician Dr. Bill Sears is the author of more than 30 books on childcare, has appeared on dozens of national talk shows, provides medical and parenting guidance for Parenting and BabyTalk magazines, received his pediatric training at Harvard Medical School’s...
