Beneficiary

Little Richard’s Brother Says “Good Golly, Miss Molly” After Being Removed as Co-executor and Losing Share of Estate The Tennessee Court of Appeals has ruled that Little Richard’s brother lose a share of the publicity rights to Little Richard’s estate after thwarting a proposed sale of...

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that, notwithstanding a provision in the decedent’s Will that her daughter was intentionally omitted and disinherited, the daughter could inherit the entirety of her mother’s estate. Linda Giguere prepared a Will in 2012 that if her husband, William, predeceased...

It is often the goal of many to simply avoid probate even though it is often best to have a Will or Trust to consider protection for the beneficiary. Financial accounts can be established with a beneficiary designation to avoid probate. Real estate can be...

Kellie Pickler in a Pickle In-laws to Kellie: “These Are Not the Best Days of Your Life” Country star singer and former American Idol contestant, Kellie Pickler, has sued her late husband’s parents in a dispute over who owns certain personal property items after they took...

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 $2,901 (as of January 1, 2025), the eligibility solution for this particular requirement is the...

The election of Donald Trump and the control of both the House and Senate by the Republican Party is likely to have a great impact on tax planning. As a result, planning strategies could change. Higher Estate Tax Exemption As of January 1, 2025, the federal estate...

Decision Tree Chart on Ladybird Deeds vs. Transfer on Death Deeds Many ask the question on the differences between an Enhanced Life Estate (Ladybird) Deed and a Transfer on Death Deed since both avoid probate. In other words, the grantee/beneficiary of the deed would simply either...

No one likes to think about death or disability, but here are a few tips to make things easier for your heirs, beneficiaries, or those you trust. 1. Keep your estate planning documents in a safe place It is generally more difficult to probate a copy of...

Estate Planning Decision Tree Chart for Will vs. Revocable Living Trust – 20 Issues One of the most common dilemmas in estate planning is whether it is better to have a Will or a Revocable Living Trust (RLT). There are numerous types of trusts, but this...

The late weight savant Richard Simmons once said, “I don’t talk about my personal life, and I don’t talk about death.”  However, the recent lawsuit by Richard Simmons' housekeeper/manager, Teresa Reveles, to be reinstated as co-trustee (after she had signed a document to decline such...

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