Grand Rapids, MI (October 21, 2023) – According to the sheriff’s office in Ottawa County, four persons were hurt and at least one person died after one car failed to yield the ri… Read More

The Many Downsides of Intestacy law As we already mentioned, intestacy statutes divide property based solely on the deceased’s familial relationship to heirs. The rules do not take the… Read More

There are several reasons a potential beneficiary might challenge a will, such as because the decedent lacked capacity and was manipulated to write the will a certain way. Sometimes, there a… Read More

IRS reminds those over age 72 to start withdrawals from IRAs and retirement plans to avoid penalties The Internal Revenue Service today reminded those who were born in 1950 or earlier that… Read More

Partition actions in California sometimes involve co-owners who cannot be located. The law allows for service by publication to ensure that a partition attorney in California can end the co… Read More

Making a will is an important part of ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you pass away. While it may seem like a daunting task, it is essential for anyo… Read More

Spencer Township, MI (August 24, 2023) – Two young children and a woman were killed in a car accident in Kent County on Thursday evening, August 24. The fatal collision occurred on 18… Read More

A 68-year old man was found dead after being attacked by his own dog in Tyrone Township. Dog Kills Owner Tyrone Township, MI - The body of a 68-year old man was discovered dead behind a res… Read More

Double indemnity is a type of clause often found in life insurance policies. It is a provision that allows a claimant to recover additional money – generally, a double payout – i… Read More

BRENTWOOD — A 20-year-old Walnut Creek man who survived a shootout involving two others that killed a 17-year-old last week has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, authorit… Read More

Aretha Franklin performs onstage in New York City, Nov. 7, 2017. Dimitrios Kambouris | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images It’s unclear which of Aretha Franklin’s wi… Read More

Suing the Florida government for personal injury is different from suing a private party. Although you can file such a claim and win under the right circumstances, you must do so under the t… Read More

A loved one has died and they own a house, do I need to go to probate? Let’s address selling a house and probate. First, let’s talk about the situations in which you can avoid pr… Read More

When you lose a loved one, you may need to settle their estate and finish any business they did not complete before they passed. If the death involved someone’s negligence, this proces… Read More

Jefferson Twp, MI (June 4, 2023) – A single-vehicle accident in Jefferson Township resulted in the death of a 19-year-old passenger on Thursday night, June 1.  The deadly accident… Read More

Probate is the court-supervised process for transferring legal ownership of a deceased person’s assets and settling their debts and other financial affairs. Probate may require paying… Read More

Help Your Clients Polish Up On Their Estate Planning & Personal Etiquette This Month: Important Probate Rules Everyone Should Know When a person dies, what happens next depends on whethe… Read More

Are you dealing with the probate process in Maryland? If so, it’s important to understand the state’s estate taxes and fees. This guide will help you navigate the complexities of… Read More

Ellen DeGeneres and Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss (Mike Rozman-NBC-Getty Images)*The widow of Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss will receive all his future royalties from “The Elle… Read More

The grief of losing a loved one cannot be understated. Shortly following someone’s death, funeral arrangements must be made. Family members will often gather together, some traveling f… Read More

Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for car accidents to result in deaths of involved parties. But what happens if the person that caused your injuries died in a crash? Can you still recover c… Read More

Demand Letter for the Copy of a Trust To: From: Date: Subject: Please Provide True Copy of California Trust Under California Probate Code Section 16061.7, the Trustee of a California Trust… Read More

Are you going to inherit something from someone you were close to? Are you wondering what your inheritance tax liability will be once you inherit it? Do you want to ensure that you are follo… Read More

When I think of the key reasons people travel to South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal offers them all – so I thought it would be interesting to run through those reasons and show you how KwaZul… Read More