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If you make no provisions in your estate plan for your spouse, your spouse may elect to take his or her share and the court could alter your plans. There are several different ways to leave an inheritance to your spouse, according to The Times Herald in “Options for leaving an inheritance to a spouse.” […]
You don’t just need a divorce attorney, if you decide to go separate ways. If you end up needing a divorce attorney, it might be wise to consider an estate planning attorney as well, according to Nasdaq in “What to Do If You’re Divorcing Your Valentine.” Valentine’s Day can bring couples closer together or drive […]
Federal rules for availability of funeral home prices are often ignored. Despite federal regulations, people often face difficulties in learning funeral prices, according to NPR in “Despite Decades-Old Law, Funeral Prices Are Still Unclear.” People used to find it difficult to learn the actual price of a funeral, resulting in a federal lawsuit. Funeral homes […]
A clinic in Ohio, which is now closed, is being sued for falsely diagnosing clients with Alzheimer’s and then treating the disease. A number of patients of an Ohio clinic may have intentionally been given a false diagnoses of Alzheimer’s, according to FOX News in “Clinic falsely told dozens they had Alzheimer’s, suits say.” Many […]
“I love you” may not be the best approach in estate planning. The best way to express love for your spouse when it comes to estate planning may not be “I love you,” according to Wealth Management in “A Better Way To Say ‘I Love You’.” A “simple will” normally refers to a will made […]
The creation of a will should not be left to only older Americans. The majority of Americans do not have a will, according to a survey reported by The New York Times recently in “Why You Should Get Around to Drawing Up a Will.” The new survey, which reveals that only 42% of Americans have […]
Arkansas case highlights potential fraud attempts, when large amounts of money are involved in estate. Large amounts of money involved in an estate can create incentives for people to attempt to present fraudulent wills, according to Arkansas Business in “Fake Will Scheme Puts Camden Real Estate Agent in Hot Water.” Matthew Seth Jacobs, who was […]
Legal battles slow down settlement of wealthy Atlanta businesswoman’s estate. Manslaughter charges, challenges and debts have slowed down the settlement of an estate in Georgia, according to Private Wealth in “Estate in Limbo after Atlanta Man Is Charged with Killing His Rich Wife.” The situation developed when Diane McIver, a well-known and wealthy businesswoman from […]
There are five common reasons that fights break out within families over settling an estate. Family members can easily become embroiled in a battle over an estate. Sometimes it is just because family members don’t like each other. However, there are actually five common reasons for the disputes, according to Wealth Management in “Five Reasons […]
Older job seekers may still seek answers following mistrial in EEOC age discrimination suit. An unusual discrimination suit filed without a formal complaint has ended up in mistrial, after a jury failed to return with a verdict three times, according to ProPublica in “Federal Court May Decide If Employers Can Reject Older Job Seekers to […]
