An appellate judge dubs probate court ‘the Unhappiest Place on Earth,’ as Disney heir Bradford Lund has lost an appeal stemming from his fight to claim his fortune.
Trust funds are not just for the ultra-rich. These sophisticated estate-planning tools can make just as much sense for middle-class Americans who own a home and have a net worth of at least $100,000.
More service members leaving the military this year have extra time to apply for Veterans’ Group Life Insurance.
Whether referred to as companion animals, service animals or simply as pets, they play an important part in the lives of many. Owners can use estate planning tools to ensure their pets continue to receive proper care, if the owner becomes incapacitated or dies.
There’s a battle brewing over the estate of Grammy-winning country star Charley Pride, fueled by a son few knew existed.
Have you considered transferring ownership of your home and wondering what records or paperwork is required? The reason for wanting to transfer will help determine how you should proceed.
Talking about death is not the most fun thing to do, especially when yours is the main topic. For this reason, you may postpone writing your will. You still have to write your will, if you want particular people to be in charge of your belongings after you pass away.
Buying a home is one of the most common triggers for creating an estate plan.
You may be running your business for years without any thoughts of selling and then suddenly receive an offer to buy your firm. It could be from a private equity group, a competitor or a key customer or supplier.
We all have heard about family conflict stories. Someday, someone with the capital dies, and there is a war among family members.