by Manish C. Bhatia | Jun 1, 2012 | News + Trends
On December 17, 2008, Dianne Edwards (“Edwards”) was choked to death. Edwards’ Will, which was admitted to probate on October 5, 2009, named her daughter, Deanna Palladino (“Deanna”), as the sole beneficiary of Edwards’ estate, which consisted mainly of Edwards’...
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 | 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...
by Manish C. Bhatia | Nov 3, 2011 | News + Trends
It seems outrageous that the estate of one of the wealthiest men in the world, with an estimated net worth of $7 billion,1 likely will not owe any estate tax, but your estate might receive a hefty tax bill from your State and Federal governments. However, this is not...
