Aretha Franklin died intestate. Intestacy has definite drawbacks. Read on to see what this means for her family, financially and in other ways. Aretha was the Queen of Soul, but her lack of planning caused consequences she did not consider. Aretha … [Read more...] about Aretha Franklin Died Intestate: What Does It Mean for Her Family?
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Domestic Asset Protection Trusts
Domestic Asset Protection Trusts are spreading to more jurisdictions. However, their protections may be waning. Read on to learn more about Domestic Asset Protection Trusts. Domestic Asset Protection Trusts … [Read more...] about Domestic Asset Protection Trusts
Because We Love Them To The Moon and Back
For parents, arguably our most meaningful legacy will be our children. We spend such a significant part of our adult lives working hard to feed, clothe, and educate them. Many of us spend hours upon hours supporting our children’s extracurricular … [Read more...] about Because We Love Them To The Moon and Back
My Father’s Legacy
It was a nondescript white van. Nothing on the outside conveyed its importance except a small, easy to miss sign in the back that read, “Funeral Services.” I followed it numbly through the streets of Chicago’s north side. South on Pulaski, northwest … [Read more...] about My Father’s Legacy