John Singleton Survived by Outdated Will

John Singleton, writer and director of the seminal 1991 film, Boyz n the Hood, died on April 29th at the young age of 51.  Singleton, who had reportedly been diagnosed with hypertension, suffered a stroke on April 17th and was in a coma for 12 days until his death....

Karl Lagerfeld’s Cat May Inherit Estate

Renowned fashion designer, Karl Lagerfeld, died on February 19, 2019, at the age of 85.  Lagerfeld was not married and did not have any children, but he is survived by his cat, “Choupette.”  With nearly 300,000 Instagram followers (@choupettesdiary), Choupette is a...

Your Estate Planning Goals

> Estate planning is about much more than just who will receive your assets after death. > Proper estate planning can reduce the cost, time and likelihood of conflict when your assets are to be transferred to your loved ones. > Planning for specific...

Estate Planning for the Single Person

> Every legal adult should ensure that his or her wishes are clearly stated in proper estate planning documents.   > Safety nets available to married individuals with children are not as reliable for single individuals.   > Failing to plan can burden loved...

Expensive Gaps in Estate Tax Planning

POWER POINTS > In an effective estate plan, both federal and state estate taxes must be considered. > Flexibility is essential to allow the trustee to maximize the available exemptions or defer estate tax liability for as long as possible. > Understanding the...