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Blog Posts in November, 2011

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  • When A No-Contest Clause is Not Applicable
    When A No-Contest Clause is Not Applicable

    In the event that a decedent's trust contains a no-contest clause, does that mean that a beneficiary has no right to compel the trustee to distribute and account for the assets? Not necessarily. Take ...

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  • Protecting Assets Gifted to Your Children
    Protecting Assets Gifted to Your Children

    So you want to pass on some assets to your child without their spouse being able to have any control over these assets? Why would you want to do that? Well, the truth is, most parents can see the ...

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  • World's 2nd Richest Woman Placed Under Guardianship
    World's 2nd Richest Woman Placed Under Guardianship

    Liliane Bettencourt, the heiress to the L'Oreal cosmetics fortune, has recently been found to be mentally incapable of managing her affairs by a French judge. This decision now grants control of all ...

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  • Has Your Estate Changed With The Leaves?
    Has Your Estate Changed With The Leaves?

    Autumn brings about a lot of changes to the surrounding natural environment. One could not be hard pressed to stop and scan the horizon to view these colorful changes. But have you taken the time to ...

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  • Simple Advice for Durable Power of Attorney Agents
    Simple Advice for Durable Power of Attorney Agents

    So, you've found yourself named as the acting agent under general durable power of attorney. Here are a few simple guidelines to help you understand and carry out the duties required of you under this ...

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  • Estate Abuses By Gov. Officials
    Estate Abuses By Gov. Officials

    Often times we view the courts and the government as entities that are there to help us in our times of need. However, that may be a false sense of security when it comes to estate affairs. Claims of ...

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