by Manish C. Bhatia | Nov 1, 2015 | News + Trends
> Estate planning documents should be reviewed or prepared immediately upon consideration of divorce or any other significant life event. > Divorce does not affect estate planning documents upon filing, only when the divorce is final. > With proper planning,...
by Manish C. Bhatia | Jun 1, 2015 | News + Trends
> Every legal adult should ensure that his or her wishes are clearly stated in proper estate planning documents. > Safety nets available to married individuals with children are not as certain for single individuals. > Failing to plan can burden loved ones to...
by Manish C. Bhatia | Mar 1, 2014 | News + Trends
Actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his Manhattan home on February 2nd from an apparent drug overdose. Hoffman was 46 years old and was not married but had three minor children with his girlfriend, Marianne O’Donnell. He left behind a Will which was...
by Manish C. Bhatia | Jan 1, 2014 | News + Trends
Paul Walker, star of the popular The Fast and The Furious film series, died on November 30th at the young age of 40 in a high-speed car accident. Walker was never married but was reportedly living with his girlfriend of seven years, Jasmine Gosnell, and is survived...
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...
