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Dispute Over WWII Jacket Reaches Conclusion
A family estate battle over a rare and valuable World War II fighter pilot’s jacket has been resolved in court. The case is unusual not
Estate Planning for Art
The more valuable an art collection gets, the tougher it is to create an estate plan for it. If you are not careful, your heirs
An Expensive Dog Fight
Sam Simon, co-creator of The Simpsons, left his dog in the care of a friend when he passed away. That has led to a fight
Richard Attenborough’s Final Resting Places
Lord Richard Attenborough made a name for himself as an actor and director. Now that he has passed away, he is making another name for
Artist’s Estate Demands Nude Photos Be Removed
Recently the estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat demanded that nude photographs of the artist be taken off of a website. However, that might not have been
Elderly Man not an “Elder” for Abuse Claim Against Bank
An 85-year-old man who bobs between residences in Australia and the State of Washington is not an “elder” for purposes of California’s Elder Abuse Law,
Consider an Intrafamily Loan to go along with a Trust
With interest rates at historic lows—for the time being—wealthy families are turbocharging their estate-planning strategies by pairing intrafamily loans with trusts. In late 2009, a
Help with Complex Medicaid Planning
Estate planning frequently addresses property transfers in contemplation of death while elder law considers retirement income issues. While it is easy to consider the two
Estate Planning and Your Second Marriage
Marrying again makes estate planning more involved. How do you provide for everyone you love? Should you provide for everyone you love? How do you
Advice for Long-Term Healthcare and Dementia
With its views of the Rincon Mountains and nine large, adobe-style homes, the Villas at Houghton looks more like an upscale gated neighborhood than a
Happy Birthday Estate Tax!
One of the more controversial federal tax provisions recently reached a significant milestone. The estate tax is now 100 years old. Once a tax becomes