Accidental gunfire claimed 348 lives from 2001-2010 in Alabama, and gunshots of undetermined intent killed 147 in Arizona. And while both resulted in far fewer
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His Ex-Wife Gets What?
Picture this — a frantic call to the family lawyer by a recent widow we’ll call Fran. Fran had just learned that her deceased husband
Creating a Virtual Asset Instruction Letter
Think about the information you store online. There’s the Pinterest page where you keep a collection of family recipes, the Instagram account where you keep
Is Your Legacy Mapped Out?
When people think of estate planning, it is generally thought of only being needed by the ultra-wealthy. Actually though, this isn’t the case. Whether people
Four Important Dates to Consider When Reviewing Your Estate Plan
Whenever clients ask if they need to update their will or trust, the first question back to them is: “When was it created?” If they
Get It Together!
When life gets busy it’s easy to become more passive about managing your bank accounts and credit cards by letting receipts, bills and statements pile
Conservatorships and Guardianships: What’s the Difference?
Bobby Brown and Pat Houston will be co-guardians for Bobbi Kristina Brown. Their attorneys said in a statement Friday that Bobby Brown and the sister-in-law
Is “Crummey Power” Really Good or Really Crumby?
There was one estate planner who had a stroke of marketing brilliance a long time ago. He or she decided that we should call death
Estate Planning Is Critical for Singles
A watershed demographic event occurred in the past few years, although without much notice: For the first time in U.S. history, there are more people
South Texas’ “Godfather of Movies” Leaves Two Pals to Duel over Estate Plan Mess
Rubin Frels is considered by some as the "godfather of movies in South Texas." His parents met at the Theatre Victoria, built in 1913. Frels
Are You Ready for Cousin Itt to Be the Guardian of Your Kids?
Estate planning allows you to decide how your assets should be distributed upon your death. In essence it allows control from the grave! And a
Bank of Mom and Dad Keeps the Kids in Touch
Money isn't everything, but it keeps the kids in touch. Though I say that jokingly, I do want you to take estate planning seriously. Most