Navigating Probate: Avoiding Common Pitfalls

Introduction Probate is a legal process that ensures the orderly distribution of a deceased person’s assets and settlement of their debts.  While it’s designed to be a structured and fair system, common probate pitfalls can complicate matters for heirs and executors alike.  In this article, we’ll explore some of these challenges and offer insights on… Read More »

Robin Williams’ Will: No Exploitation of His Image for 25 Years

Don’t look for a Robin Williams hologram at next year’s Oscars. Who can forget the dancing Michael Jackson hologram at last year’s Billboard Music Awards? Or Celine Dion’s “American Idol” duet with a posthumous Elvis? Or the recent Audrey Hepburn commercial for Dove chocolates? The advertising and entertainment industries love a good resurrection. But they… Read More »

Choosing the Wrong Personal Representative for a Will Could Cost Millions

We always stress the importance of choosing the right personal representative for a Last Will and Testament. The ideal candidate is someone impartial, capable, trustworthy, and fair. It isn’t a decision to make lightly. View image | gettyimages.com Why not? Well, consider this story from Forbes. The cast of characters, as they put it, includes:… Read More »