This is also known as estate residue or residual estate. It simply means the assets left over after a will has been read, assets have been distributed to heirs and...
Politicians or anyone else can’t simply use a copyrighted piece of music in an ad or at a large-scale public gathering without paying the composer for the rights or at...
Actress Anne Heche was transported to the hospital after her car crashed into the home of Lynne Mishele on August 5. She died a week later at the age of...
Whether to have a will or a trust or both is often discussed when embarking on the estate planning process. Arriving at the answer, as discussed in a recent article,...
Most people don’t have any idea where to start when it comes to their emergency documents. This often keeps them from going anywhere near their estate planning. This is a...
Yes, it is an honor to be asked to be the guardian of someone’s children. However, you’ll want to understand the full responsibilities involved before agreeing to this life-changing role....
Fed Week’s recent article entitled “Considerations for Including a Trust in Your Estate Plan” describes what a trust can offer. This includes the following: Protection against possible incompetency. To protect...
People generally don’t like to deal with their own mortality. However, assets need the protection of an estate plan. If they are digital assets, planning is even more important. According...
Inheritance battles can create new conflicts, inflame long-standing resentments and squander assets intended to make heir’s lives better. What can families do to prevent estate battles when a loved one’s...
Estate planning requires the ability to be realistic about current health and assets, while considering the inevitable changes to come. For adults with aging parents, having a well-thought out estate...
