Infamous drug trafficking king Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera was killed by Mexican security forces last month. It is estimated that he may have had at least a $50 billion estate. There is a difference on who can make a claim versus if collection could be made. ...
What happens if your loved one dies and you need to collect their assets and pay the debts of the deceased if you only can locate a copy of the will (not the actual will that was signed)? Of course, even if you have an original...
Crystal Hefner, widow of the famed Playboy tycoon, Hugh Hefner, has threatened the Hugh Hefner Foundation over concerns that over 3,000 thousand lewd private videos and photos of women in Hefner’s “scrapbooks” could be distributed. The explicit photos of countless nude women (including possible images...
There were more than 500,000 persons reported missing in the United States last year. The high-profile missing person case of Nancy Guthrie (mother of “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie) is unusual since most missing persons are younger. It is also different since there is a...
A Ladybird deed is an enhanced life estate deed whereby the named beneficiary (grantee) is to be entitled to the property upon the death of the property owner (the grantor). It is considered a transfer subject to divestment (grantor changing his or her mind unless...
A financial durable power of attorney gives an agent authority to make financial decisions on behalf of the principal (the one giving the authority). However, sometimes the agent exceeds the authority granted by the principal. The repercussion may be greater than the agent may realize. Facts: Son,...
Probate is the process of going to court when the deceased owns an asset in his or her individual name so that asset can be collected, evaluated, and distributed to heirs or beneficiaries after the payment of the debts and taxes of the deceased has...
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has a new reporting requirement for closing of some residential property on or after March 1, 2026 in an effort to prevent money laundering. The reporting requirement only is applicable if the following conditions are met: Residential property –(i.e. homes, townhomes,...
After Diane Keaton’s death in October 2025, it was reported that the famous actress left $5 million of her estimated $100 million estate in a pet trust for her furry friend, Reggie, a golden retriever. Since trusts are private (unlike wills and it’s likely Diane...
As of January 1, 2026, the homestead equity limit for a Medicaid applicant who is not married and who either applies for the nursing home Medicaid program or “waiver” home care Medicaid program will increase to $752,000 ($730,000 in year 2025). Thus, if the home...
Nick Reiner, the son of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, has been charged with violently stabbing his parents to death. Is there any way Nick could benefit from killing his parents? Like most states, California (where the Reiners were murdered) has a slayer statute...
If you trust someone, you should have a power to attorney to give an agent the authority stated in the document. However, there a various types of powers of attorney. The following are 10 of the most frequently asked questions about powers of attorney in...
The impending release of the Epstein files, including his “Birthday Book” and the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance’s investigating the IRS failure to audit his tax planning on others, could have an impact on Jeffry Epstein’s estate. When Jeffrey Epstein died in 2019, his estate...
Tom Brady announced in November that his present dog, Junie, is a clone of his former dog, Lua, who died in 2023. This was done through the use of withdrawing blood from Lua (prior to her death) and cloning technology. Although cloning technology has not...
As we live longer, there is a greater likelihood of disability and the need for long-term care. However, most Americans have inadequate resources or income for such care and also lack long-term care insurance or similar insurance products. As a result, some elderly and disabled...
Applicants for long-term care and Star+ Medicaid must be below an income cap as one of the requirements for Medicaid eligibility. If the applicant’s income exceeds the income limit of $2,982 (as of January 1, 2026), the eligibility solution for this particular requirement is the...
Precious jewels (including the Crown of Louis XV) were stolen from the Louvre on October 19, 2025. What if you inherited from a loved one some of the stolen jewels? If you knew the inherited item was stolen and you made no efforts to notify...
Fabled and infamous baseball legend, Pete Rose, will never enter the Estate Planning Hall of Fame. He had no will when he died last year. The only “planning” he did was to sign (6 months prior to his death) a licensing agreement with his agent,...
Shannon Amos, daughter of the late actor, John Amos (best known for his acting roles in “Roots” and “Good Times”), has sued her brother, Kelly “K.C.” Amos, for fraud and elder abuse and accelerating his death (wrongful death). According to Amos’ death certificate, he died...
It is official! Lachlan Murdoch will be king over the media empire created by his iconic father, Rupert Murdoch, as a result of a multi-billion-dollar settlement agreement with his other children. Rupert, now 94, wanted to give Lachlan the keys to the kingdom since Lachlan...
