by Manish C. Bhatia | Sep 30, 2012 | News + Trends
The Will of Sherman Hemsley, who played George Jefferson on the pioneering sitcom The Jeffersons from 1975 to 1985, is being contested in a Texas probate court. Hemsley, who had been battling lung cancer, died at his home in El Paso, Texas, on July 24, 2012. On June...
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...
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 | Oct 1, 2011 | News + Trends
On June 1st of this year, the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act(the “Act”) went into effect and the State of Illinois began recognizing Civil Unions. As a result, members of Civil Unions should enjoy the same protections and benefits allowed...
by Manish C. Bhatia | Jul 1, 2011 | News + Trends
An issue that arises when gifting specific property by Will or Trust is whether the beneficiary is entitled to anything if the property is sold prior to the giftor’s death. The doctrine of “ademption” provides that a bequest may only be satisfied with the specific...
