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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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

Family members suing each other over inheritances and other estate matters is fairly common. A recent case in North Carolina, however, is a bit unusual

Fewer and fewer Americans own their homes and instead are choosing to sign leases. What happens when someone passes away and money is still owed

Probate records are normally matters of public record that can be viewed by anyone interested. However, judges do have the power, even if it is