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Donald Sterling

Celebrity Estate Lessons – Donald Sterling

We often talk about setting up estate plans in order to make sure your wishes are protected against outside influences. But another important facet of estate plans is to protect you against your future self. Such was the case for Donald Sterling. Don… Read More
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Proposed Estate Tax Changes from Harris Campaign

This election year, estate planning has become part of the presidential political debate. With Vice President Kamala Harris making estate tax reform a part of her platform, now is the time to update your estate plan to avoid the tax increases that ma… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning
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Using Trusts to Protect Assets for Your Loved Ones

If you have a large estate, protecting your assets and providing for your loved ones may be your top priorities in creating an estate plan. Is an asset protection trust the best way for you to do that? Find out how third-party asset protection trusts… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning
Dennis Hopper

Celebrity Estate Lessons – Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper was in the midst of a contentious divorce when he died in 2009. Starting at the very beginning, Dennis Hopper and his wife Victoria Duffy had a prenup. This states that she was entitled to receive 25% of his estate, which includes a $25… Read More
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Do I Have a Good Case For a Will Challenge?

The process of challenging a loved one’s Will in Florida probate can be lengthy, complicated, and emotionally draining. That’s why, before you start the paperwork, you should sit down with an experienced Florida probate attorney and ask, “Do I… Read More
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Top 10 Questions to Ask an Estate Planning Lawyer

Everyone can benefit from having an initial consultation with an estate planning lawyer. But to make the most of that meeting, you need to be an active participant. Here are questions you can ask that will guide you through learning about the benefit… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning
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What Happens if You Die Without a Will in Florida?

You may be surprised just how many people die without a Will in Florida every year. Or maybe you are wondering what happens to their assets and debts after their death. This blog will explain what happens if you die without a Will, how the Florida pr… Read More
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What to Do if You Are a Trustee and Get a Letter From a Beneficiary’s Attorney

If you have been named the trustee for a loved one’s irrevocable or testamentary trust, you may find yourself with a lot of responsibilities you were not fully prepared for. Especially when the beneficiaries are your friends and family, it can be h… Read More
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Categories: Trusts
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What to Expect in a Trust Contest Lawsuit

A trust is designed to control the distribution of a person’s assets and properties, often while minimizing or eliminating court involvement. But sometimes a trust contest lawsuit is necessary to interpret that grantor’s wishes, or protect their… Read More
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Categories: Trusts
Tina Turner

Celebrity Estate Lessons – Tina Turner

It was a sad day when Tina Turner died on May 24, 2023. But, it gives us a chance to look at an inheritance in real time. Tina Turner knew for some years that she was suffering from life threatening illnesses, including high blood pressure, kidney da… Read More
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