by Manish C. Bhatia | Apr 2, 2012 | News + Trends
Celebrity estate plans are often the subject of much discussion and speculation with regard to the decedents’ relationships and mentality. Whitney Houston’s estate will likely be no different. Houston, who died on February 11, 2012, left only a Will, filed in Fulton...
by Manish C. Bhatia | Mar 1, 2012 | News + Trends
Joint accounts are often used as a simple way to give a caretaker access to the account to pay the bills of someone who is unable to do so. It seems simple enough—mom cannot make trips to the bank or keep up with paying her bills, so she will add her daughter on the...
by Manish C. Bhatia | Feb 1, 2012 | News + Trends
It is a natural inclination to want to protect the assets that you have worked hard to obtain. There are many levels of asset protection and the proper method must be determined depending not only on the type of asset, but also on the possible source, timing and...
by Manish C. Bhatia | Jan 2, 2012 | News + Trends
Over the past decade, transfer tax exemptions, rates and planning opportunities have varied from year to year due to nearly annual changes in the laws. As the calendar turns to the new year, it is important to take a look at what Federal and Illinois legislatures...
by Manish C. Bhatia | Dec 1, 2011 | News + Trends
Some questions regarding Estate Planning are unique and based on specific family situations, but many are common questions that arise from misconceptions regarding Estate Planning. Below, you will find the top five questions that I receive from clients, along with a...
