Oct 16, 2018 | Estate Planning
I know – that seems like an odd title for a blog post by an estate planning attorney, but it’s true! First of all, let’s start by talking about what I mean by using the word “work” in my title. When I talk about plans that “work”, I mean a plan that meets your...
Sep 3, 2018 | Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration
That was my reaction when I first heard that another famous person died without a will. She’s just the latest in a string of celebrities, including Prince, Sonny Bono, and Marlon Brando, to name a few, who have died without wills. The stories of these celebrities’...
Jul 13, 2017 | Estate Planning
In a study conducted by caring.com in 2015, only 56% of American households had a will or a living trust. While most of us understand the importance of having a will in place, especially in seeing to the needs of a young family, there is still an unexplained...
Mar 10, 2016 | Estate Planning
Dennis Hopper, known for his role in Easy Rider, wanted to leave his fortune to his family. Well, not everyone in his family. Hopper made numerous estate planning changes in the last months of his life. His goal? To make sure his heirs shared his approximately $40...
Mar 3, 2016 | Estate Planning
After Legendary Oscar-winning actor Marlon Brando died, his longtime housekeeper, Angela Borlaza, claimed that he had promised to give her a home she claimed he had purchased for her as compensation for her work. She also claimed that he promised her that he would...
