The great musical artist Prince passed away in 2016, and he was a very wealthy man. In addition to the assets that he had in his possession, his music and likeness rights will continue to generate revenue for years to come. You would think that … [Read more...] about Prince Estate Case Has Finally Been Put to Rest
Intestacy
Do You Avoid Probate If You Have a Will?
There is a training exercise that is used to demonstrate the way that information can get distorted if it changes as it is passed down along the line. The facilitator will whisper a brief anecdote in the first person’s ear, and it is passed along … [Read more...] about Do You Avoid Probate If You Have a Will?
Proactive Planning Can Prevent an Estate Contest
If you are going to make estate planning decisions that will upset one of your children or someone else that is expecting an inheritance, an estate contest should be anticipated. Fortunately, there are steps you can take in advance to prevent a … [Read more...] about Proactive Planning Can Prevent an Estate Contest
Debunking Three Estate Planning Myths
There are a number of myths that circulate about estate planning, and when people buy into them, they make mistakes that yield negative consequences. In this post, we will look at three of these commonly embraced misconceptions to help you steer … [Read more...] about Debunking Three Estate Planning Myths
Aretha Franklin Died Intestate: What Does It Mean for Her Family?
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?
