John Singleton Survived by Outdated Will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....

Estate Planning, Marriage and Divorce

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...

Spectrum of Withdrawal Limitations

> 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...

Divorce and Your Estate Planning

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...