by Manish C. Bhatia | May 12, 2019 | News + Trends
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....
by Manish C. Bhatia | Feb 1, 2017 | News + Trends
When considering marriage or a divorce, your estate planning is likely low on the list of priorities. However, these are significant changes in a family situation that should trigger an immediate review of your existing estate planning documents or preparation of...
by Manish C. Bhatia | Aug 31, 2015 | News + Trends
> Trusts allow for withdrawal limitations ranging from common to creative. > Overly-specific requirements may burden the family and trustee and be struck down if they violate public policy. > Understanding and anticipating the practical administration of the...
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 | Aug 1, 2012 | News + Trends
When an individual is considering a divorce, his or her estate planning is likely low on the list of priorities. However, divorce is one of those significant changes in your family situation that should trigger an immediate review of your existing estate planning...