Knives Out chronicles the mystery behind the death of affluent patriarch (Christopher Plummer). Hidden within Detective Benoit Blanc’s (Daniel Craig) investigation is a family in turmoil – not because of the death itself, but because of how he divided his grand estate in his last will and testament. When it’s discovered that the patriarch has […]

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Most of us have strong opinions when it comes to timeshares. Many see plenty of benefits in becoming a partial owner in a vacation property they can use without the headaches that come with owning his or her own property. However, others only see timeshares as a waste of money. So, what happens during divorce […]

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  Not all legal issues can be settled out of court. That is when you need a knowledgeable litigation attorney who understands how to file all legal paperwork, navigate the court room, prepare opening and closing remarks, and prioritize the client above all else for an advantageous outcome. If you have visited our website over […]

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Planning for one’s death is important to avoid time consuming and often costly probate. However, creating a will or trust can be easily subject to undue influence. The client may not even know they are being manipulated. When the drafting of an estate plan begins, an ethical estate planning attorney will always be on the […]

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Celebrity status is likely to be the first choice pick. Spears, Jobs, and Manson are household names recognized across the United States, and even internationally. Somewhere on the list of commonalities, these infamous beings also share the experience of being involved in California court proceedings; more specifically cases involving the control of their person. #FreeBrittany […]

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The last thing anyone wants to do after a loved one passes away is to go to court over the decedent’s estate. Although probate can help establish an executor to oversee the distribution of assets and help the process run smoothly, there are times when an interested party will disagree with the decedent’s last will […]

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As a citizen of the United States, we all feel as if we know how laws should be enforced simply because “that’s how it’s done in my state.” What we all fail to understand (or don’t want to understand) is that each state has the constitutional right to create laws for the benefit of their […]

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  Performing due diligence when it comes to setting up an inheritance is highly recommended for anyone with a family. Having a living trust in place when your time on Earth has expired helps protect family members from lengthy and costly probate or contentious legal battles while they are still grieving your loss. However, no […]

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I’ll take care of it tomorrow. How many times have you said this in the past year? It seems innocuous enough, especially when something is as trivial as mailing a letter or taking out the garbage. But there are some things, such as going to the doctor or planning your retirement, that could have major […]

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No matter what happens, no one can bring anything with them when they die. The most we can do to prepare for the inevitable is draft a will or trust, which guarantees that the assets left behind (the decedent’s estate) are transferred to the correct heirs. It seems easy enough, but the process of transferring […]

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