by Manish C. Bhatia | Jan 29, 2011 | News + Trends
Elizabeth Edwards, who passed away on December 7, 2010, left a Will which made a significant omission. The Will, signed on December 1, 2010, just days before her death, makes no mention of her estranged husband and former presidential candidate, John Edwards. John...
by Manish C. Bhatia | Oct 1, 2010 | News + Trends
A common question from clients is whether and when their existing Estate Planning documents should be reviewed. In the past, the answer was simple—documents should be reviewed when there is a significant change in your family or financial situation, but at least...
by Manish C. Bhatia | Jun 1, 2010 | News + Trends
It is common practice for one spouse to name the other as his or her agent for health care and property, but what happens to those Powers of Attorney if the couple gets divorced? The Illinois legislature has provided a direct answer for this situation. Section 2-6(b)...
