…the world can access probate files. It’s not unheard of for distant relatives to make claims against a decedent’s estate after learning that probate is under way. Probate actions also…
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Part 2: Estate Planning Mistakes of Celebrities
Over the next couple of weeks, you will receive a series of articles entitled “Lessons Learned from Estate Planning Mistakes of Celebrities,” demonstrating why probate is such a nightmare and…
The “Queen of Soul” and Other Celebrities Who Died Without a Will
…County Probate Court. Franklin is not alone among the list of celebrities who died without a will. In the past, we have covered some of these celebrity oversights on our…
Estate Planning Mistakes of Celebrities (Part 1)
…funded Living Trust protects your assets from going through the “nightmare of probate.” Why is probate such a nightmare? 1) Probate requires frustrating intrusion by the court, lawyers, and the…
Celebrities with Special Needs Revisited- Susan Boyle
…and they’ve gone on to do great things in spite of the odds against them. In our recent “Celebrities with Special Needs” series, we discussed inspiring celebrities including Temple Grandin…
10 Biggest Estate Planning Blunders of Celebrities – Don’t Make These Mistakes!
…your estate will pass through the painful, expensive process of probate. Probate court is public, expensive, time-consuming, and leaves loved ones more prone to fighting 2. Mistake: Inadvertently omitting a…
Maryland Revocable Living Trust Lawyer
…Wills and, when necessary, the Orphans’ Court. A Will can direct where probate assets go, but a Will does not avoid probate. A living trust avoids probate for assets that…
Celebrities with Parkinson’s Disease: A Three-Part Series
…prominent heads of state. Examples of celebrities with Parkinson’s include Michael J Fox, Muhammad Ali, and Janet Reno. In this series, we will explore these celebrities, their battles with Parkinson’s…
Part 2: Celebrities with Parkinson’s Disease
Celebrities with Parkinson’s Disease: A Three-Part Series Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that impairs motor skills and speech. Parkinson’s is characterized by muscle rigidity,…
Part 3: Celebrities with Parkinson’s Disease (Janet Reno)
…with antidepressant drugs. Despite its debilitating effects, many sufferers of Parkinson’s have enjoyed considerable achievement in a wide variety of fields. Examples of celebrities with Parkinson’s include Michael J Fox,…
Part 2: Celebrities with Alzheimer’s Disease- Pat Summitt
…People from all walks of life are diagnosed every day, including well-known celebrities and politicians. In this series, we will look at three celebrities and their fights with Alzheimer’s, including…
What Happens if You Die Without a Will in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C.?
…Probate, click here. For details on DC Probate, click here. Here at the Farr Law Firm, attorney Sara Entis is a Virginia probate attorney, DC probate attorney, and Maryland probate…
How a Living Trust Can Help You Avoid Probate
…estate planning tool means that your estate will go through probate, often called “the nightmare of probate.” Probate is a time-consuming, complex, and often very expensive court-supervised process that most…
Robin Williams: A Life Well-Lived and an Estate Well-Planned
Q. I read your special report on “Estate Planning Mistakes of Celebrities,” demonstrating why probate is such a nightmare and lessons that can be learned from the costly mistakes of…
Understanding Probate: The Two Types of Probate
…same function. Similar to the Conservator under a living probate, a Personal Representative under a post-mortem probate is accountable to the probate court and is required to prepare and file…
Why James Gandolfini’s Will is a “Tax Catastrophe”- How You Can Avoid the Same Fate
Estate Planning Mistakes of Celebrities Continued…. Last fall, our newsletter featured a series of articles entitled “Lessons Learned from Estate Planning Mistakes of Celebrities,” demonstrating why probate is such a…
Celebrities with Special Needs- Part 1
…gone on to do great things in spite of the odds against them. In this series, we will discuss inspiring celebrities with special needs who won the respect and admiration…
Celebrities with Special Needs- Part 2 (Catherine Zeta-Jones)
…gone on to do great things in spite of the odds against them. In this series, we will discuss inspiring celebrities with special needs who won the respect and admiration…
Celebrities with Special Needs- Part 3 (Down Syndrome)
…gone on to do great things in spite of the odds against them. In this series, we will discuss inspiring celebrities with special needs who won the respect and admiration…
Are Large Inheritances Damaging to the Next Generation? Some Celebrities Think So
Some high net worth individuals, including some celebrities, are increasingly worried about how much of their fortunes, if any, to give to their kids. A couple years ago, CNN host…
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