From Game Shows to Estate Plans: Insights from Regis Philbin
Regis Philbin, the Guinness World Record holder for the most hours on US television, was a familiar face in millions of homes for decades. By the time he retired from […]
Planning Beyond the Ring: Estate Insights from George Foreman
Born into an impoverished Houston household in 1949, George Foreman lived a rags-to-riches tale of pure Americana: Olympic gold medalist, heavyweight boxing champion, ordained minister, global pitchman, and father to […]
The Legacy of Film Legend Val Kilmer
Actor Val Kilmer’s passing in April 2025 highlights estate planning issues that can affect almost anyone. Although Kilmer was a celebrity, these issues—including managing real estate in more than one […]
Do Not Leave Your Loved Ones with a Sticky Mess
There is nothing quite like ice cream on a warm summer day served just the way you like it. You are outside, maybe on a shaded bench or strolling down […]
Adding Toppings to Your Estate Plan
As much as Americans love ice cream, our tastes run pretty plain. Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry consistently dominate “Top 5” flavor lists.[1] When we add toppings, we usually reach for […]
Different Flavors of Transferring Your Money and Property Outside of Probate
It is summertime, and the living is easy. Maybe you spent the day out on the boat, at the beach, or at home relaxing in your most comfortable lounge chair. […]
Your Divorce Decree: The First Step in Estate Planning
You and your spouse have recently divorced, and the judge has signed the divorce decree. Now what? Although you may feel that you have spent enough time and money on lawyers, there is one last attorney you need to talk to: an estate planning attorney.
Want to Disinherit Someone? This Is What You Need to Know
It is easier than you might think to disinherit a loved one, with a couple of notable exceptions. However, it is not as simple as omitting someone’s name from your estate plan.
The Deaths of Gene Hackman and His Wife
Simultaneous death laws, such as the Uniform Simultaneous Death Act (USDA), enacted in 1940 and updated in 1993, were created to resolve legal uncertainties when two or more people die at the same time or close in time to each other and the order of death is unclear.
Do You Go By Different Names? Ensure That Your Estate Planning Attorney Knows
What is in a name? Your name is a seemingly simple detail that may not receive much attention in your daily life, but it can have major ramifications for your estate plan and what happens after you pass.