Blog Posts in November, 2011

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...