When the famous Texas attorney John O’Quinn died in 2009, he had over 1,200 automobiles—but no children and no heirs. Gerald Treece, who was a
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Penn State Football Coach’s Estate Looks to Settle Lawsuit
The estate of former Penn State football coaching legend Joe Paterno, along with former assistant coaches Jay Paterno and Bill Kenney, are suing the NCAA,
Simple Estate Planning Tools
When we look at the steps taken in our investing lives, the basics are simple. As working investors in the initial stages, the priority is
Don’t Over-Think Your Estate Planning
The psychological issues in deciding how to leave your assets can be the hardest part of the process, says Wilmington Biz in the recent article,
How Do I Collect as the Sole Beneficiary for a Family Member Who Lives Out-of-State?
NJ.com’s recent article, “Inheriting money from out-of-state relative,” explains that with a power of attorney, you will be able to manage the family member’s affairs
Ohio Supreme Court Says High Bar to Find Undue Influence in Will
A recent case in Ohio demonstrates the very high threshold that must be met to establish that a decedent was unduly influenced or lacked testamentary
Check on Your Beneficiaries…Today!
When you pass away, what you leave to your loved ones is important, but so too is how you leave those assets. Making certain that
Administrator Must File for Portability for Surviving Spouse, Court Says
The administrator of a decedent’s estate in Oklahoma appealed an order from the trial court forcing the administrator to file a federal estate tax return
Here’s What an Estate Plan Can Do for You
"It’s common for people to consider how they will eventually like their assets to be distributed among loved ones and ministry organizations. But perhaps you
Community Activist Flower Shop at Center of Estate Battle
“Family issues over the estate of the late Veronica Shoemaker have been settled. Her daughter, Mattie Young, will continue to run the florist shop that
You’ve got a Will. That’s great… Now, where is it?
“Many Americans die without telling their family members where to find their wills or how their estates will be divided and why, according to a
Don’t Wait until It’s Too Late to Estate Plan
“Many people don’t see the importance of estate planning, until they have been forced to deal with the adverse effects of not being prepared for