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Avoiding Common Estate Planning Mistakes

Avoiding Common Estate Planning Mistakes

Knowing what the most common estate planning mistakes are is a great first step, but it does not do any good unless you also know

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Reforming a Will Because of a Mistake

Reforming a Will Because of a Mistake

A new decision by the Supreme Court of California has interesting implications for when a will can be reformed by the court. Irving Duke created

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Types of Assets in Wealthy Estates

Types of Assets in Wealthy Estates

Wealthy people can have all sorts of different assets. However, the majority of assets held by wealthy people when they pass away fall into a

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Guardianship Abuse Is Rampant

Guardianship Abuse Is Rampant

Guardians are supposed to look after and protect the interests of their wards. Unfortunately, it has become all too common for guardians to take advantage

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Not Having Children Does Not Mean You Do Not Need an Estate Plan

Not Having Children Does Not Mean You Do Not Need an Estate Plan

If you do not have any children, you might not think that you need to bother with having an estate plan. However, having an estate

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Estate Planning for Art

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

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Richard Attenborough’s Final Resting Places

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

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Artist’s Estate Demands Nude Photos Be Removed

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

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Why the Value of James Brown’s Estate Matters

Why the Value of James Brown’s Estate Matters

Litigation over the estate of James Brown has been ongoing for nearly a decade. The issue of whether Brown was married at the time of

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What Is the Worst That Can Happen Without A Will?

What Is the Worst That Can Happen Without A Will?

Despite hearing many warnings, people do not believe that anything bad will possibly happen if they never get a will. They assume that their family

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Battle between Auction Houses Comes to a Close

Battle between Auction Houses Comes to a Close

A war between auction houses Christie's and Sotheby's over the right to auction off A. Alfred Taubman's art collection has come to an end, with

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Why You Should Plan Ahead For Your Own Death

Why You Should Plan Ahead For Your Own Death

Most people would probably say that planning ahead is generally a good idea. However, when it comes to what might happen at the end of

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