Proactive Legal Strategies for Cognitive Decline
November 13, 2024
Legal tools like power of attorney and healthcare directives are essential in forming a proactive legal strategy for cognitive decline.
Downs Law Firm, P.C.
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Two-Thirds of Americans Have No Estate Planning
October 9, 2024
Seventy-seven percent of respondents in a recent survey said estate and legacy strategies were important for everyone, not just wealthy individuals, yet only 24% said they had taken the basic step of designating beneficiaries for all of their accounts.
What Is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s?
August 21, 2024
Understanding the differences between Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia is crucial for early diagnosis and effective planning.
Selecting Your Financial Manager Can Help Avoid Family Feuds
July 31, 2024
When someone chooses a financial manager because they don’t want to hurt feelings, the result is often disastrous. It’s important to pick the most competent and trustworthy candidate.
Trustee of Late Singer Tony Bennett’s Estate Sued
July 23, 2024
Tony Bennett’s daughters are suing the trustee of his estate, highlighting the importance of clear estate planning to avoid family disputes.
When Should You Share Your Estate Plan?
February 22, 2024
At some point, you’ll want to share your estate plans with your loved ones—and the first step in this process may be to hold a family meeting.
How Does an Executor Manage Assets
January 22, 2024
The loss of a loved one is a difficult time, often compounded by the necessity of addressing estate settlement and the liquidation of assets.
How to Pass on Family Heirlooms with Fewer Estate Battles
August 28, 2023
There are better—and often more creative—ways to plan and divide that can avoid family squabbles over cars, jewelry, furniture and household items.
Resolving The Multiple Wills of the Queen of Soul
August 17, 2023
The long, expensive court fight over the will of soul singer Aretha Franklin provides a cautionary tale for people who want to make sure that their wishes are carried out after their death — and for their families.
Battle Over Lisa Marie Presley Estate
March 14, 2023
A badly in debt woman dies leaving the proceeds of substantial insurance policies to her children only to have her trust contested by relatives who claim an amendment naming the children as beneficiaries is invalid with no witnesses, misspelled names, suspicious signatures and was never given to previous trustees for review as required by agreement. A long, expensive, and protracted legal battle likely is brewing.
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