Insurance beneficiary designation was not statutorily invalidated due to the pendency of a divorce proceeding between the insured decedent and named beneficiary. Colleen and Matthew Easterday cross-appealed from the... Continue Reading
Will your step children get any of your property when you die? Unless you’ve adopted them, your step-children have no legal right to an inheritance from you – even if you die without a will. Read... Continue Reading
Incidents of Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and other disorders that cause dementia have become more common among aging adults. While any form of memory loss is emotionally devastating for everyone involved,... Continue Reading
Whenever a person dies, his or her estate needs to be collected, managed, and distributed. Estate administration involves gathering the assets of the estate, paying the decedent’s debts, and distributing the assets... Continue Reading
What are the benefits of a private foundation? Family legacy. A private foundation establishes a legacy of giving that can carry the family name, supports causes that are important to you, and promotes charitable... Continue Reading