by Manish C. Bhatia | Jun 30, 2015 | News + Trends
> Reducing the estate tax and administration burden on your family during a difficult time is an invaluable benefit of proper estate planning. > An incomplete estate plan can lead to extensive legal costs and permanently strained relationships. > The burdens...
by Manish C. Bhatia | Jun 1, 2015 | News + Trends
> 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 certain for single individuals. > Failing to plan can burden loved ones to...
by Manish C. Bhatia | Mar 1, 2015 | News + Trends
Chicago Cubs legend, Ernie Banks (“Mr. Cub”), passed away on January 23, 2015, at age 83. His death certificate indicates that he suffered not only from cardiac arrest but also dementia. It appears that Banks’ friend and caregiver, Regina Rice, and his estranged wife...
by Manish C. Bhatia | Feb 1, 2015 | News + Trends
This is the story of a man named Herbert who made one crucial mistake in his estate planning.1 Although Herbert is the main character of the story, it is his surviving family members who are left to clean up the mess. POWER POINTS + Loose ends and unclear provisions...
by Manish C. Bhatia | Jan 1, 2015 | News + Trends
POWER POINTS + Though her death was unexpected, Joan Rivers was prepared and took the responsible step of having a current estate plan. + Your estate plan can include your wishes for your health, assets, funeral or burial, loved ones and even your pets. + Starting a...
