Incorporating Life Changes in Estate Planning The condition of media titan Sumner Redstone has warranted media headlines because of his declining health. At issue are the actions of his formerly estranged daughter, Shari Redstone. She made choices that some say her father would object to if he was mentally acute. Other family members raise legal […]
Category Archives: Probate
Ambrose Bierce once observed, “Death is not the end. There remains the litigation over the estate.” Dark as his comment was, it is true. Ideally, when someone dies, estate attorneys process the paperwork and material concerns associated with the estate flawlessly. This allows the family to grieve and remember their loved one in peace. In […]
With probate court, the rules and processes differ depending on the residency state of the deceased. It’s important to understand the state-specific rules, which is why you need an experienced legal advisor. Skvarna Law Firm operates within California and understands the nuances between the different states. This post discusses probate law specific to probate law.
With wealth accumulated by the rich and famous, most of us would assume that celebrities wisely take steps to protect their estates. Think again. Some of the world’s richest and most influential people have passed away without a will or a trust. Others made serious mistakes that tied up their fortunes for years. For example, […]
Don’t fail your family the way these 4 celebrities failed theirs With haunted houses, horror films and talk of zombies, October is a great month to review a few scary estate stories. Instead of failing to properly plan for your family, learn from these cautionary tales. Make sure your family doesn’t experience the fate of […]