by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Sep 28, 2014 | Estate Planning
When people think about estate planning, it may conjure up notions of dividing multi-million dollar estates that include multiple homes, tens of millions in stock options and even car collections. Of course, this may not be the reality that many people face, but it...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Sep 18, 2014 | Trusts
It is incredibly common for people to have specific ideas regarding what they would want to have their assets put towards if they were to die. For many individuals, these ideas include wishes for such assets to go to loved ones or towards the care of loved ones. Among...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Sep 5, 2014 | Estate Tax
Though there can be other taxes involved in wrapping up a person’s estate, especially if income or business financial matters are a concern, it’s not likely that most individuals dealing with an estate today will be required to pay California state death...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Aug 18, 2014 | Estate Planning
Estate planning and family law are often closely intertwined. This is especially true when people have children, divorce and remarry — creating complex blended families in the process. As the branches on a family tree continue to grow and overlap, the estate...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Aug 14, 2014 | Estate Planning
Celebrity deaths and estate battles often provide valuable jumping-off points into discussions of important estate planning topics that may be relevant to readers of this blog. In todays post, however, we see that there are sometimes valuable estate-planning lessons...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Aug 1, 2014 | Estate Planning
Two weeks ago on this blog, we talked about the importance of going back to your estate plan now and then to make sure it is accurate and up to date with current laws and changing life circumstances. This week we will touch on a related issue that is easily...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jul 25, 2014 | Estate Planning
Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died of a drug overdose earlier this year at the age of 46, reportedly did not leave any of his substantial estate to his children, electing instead to leave everything to his longtime girlfriend and mother of his three...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jul 18, 2014 | Estate Planning
People often think of estate planning as a set it and forget it event, but the truth is that an estate plan usually must be revisited periodically to make sure that it is up to date. It is generally a good idea to work with your lawyer to review your estate plan at...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jul 11, 2014 | death
When legendary musician Lou Reed passed away last year, he left an estate worth an estimated $30 million. However, he did so in a way that exposes his heirs to publicity that he may or may not have anticipated. The story draws attention to an important issue for...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jul 3, 2014 | children
Glen Campbell, the country music star who made California his home for many years, has been battling Alzheimers disease since 2011. Recently, his wife says, his condition has worsened to the point where he needs around-the-clock professional care. Unfortunately,...
