Sumner Redstone, the controlling shareholder of Viacom Inc. and CBS Corp., is going to trial over claims that he is mentally incompetent. Redstone stepped down as executive chairman of both companies in early February. The claims of incompetency come from Manuela Herzer, Redstone’s alleged ex-girlfriend, who was recently removed as…
Most people are familiar with the term life estate, but may not understand the exact details of how a life estate operates. First, “life estate” refers to a real property arrangement. A life estate is essentially just a method of splitting ownership of real property between two classes of people. …
Losing a spouse can involve some of the most painful experiences, difficult hardships, and distressing emotions. Often times, the remaining spouse feels bombarded with overwhelming and newfound decisions, ranging from heartfelt personal dilemmas all the way to crucial financial planning matters. Despite the emotional difficulty in handling personal finances after…
Recently, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) promulgated new rules which require certain U.S. title insurance companies to identify the natural persons behind companies used to pay “all cash” for high-end residential real estate in Miami-Dade County, Florida. According to the 2015 Profile of International Home Buyers in the Miami…
Legendary rocker David Bowie was as brilliant in his estate planning as he was talented in his artistic ventures. Bowie’s colorful 50-year career encompassed both, a successful musical career and an acting career, which ultimately ended when Bowie succumbed to cancer in early January. Bowie’s empire, valued at an estimated…
The New Year is here, but some things may never change. The gym membership is already beginning to look old and your other resolutions have fallen by the wayside. However, one resolution that should be kept is the resolution to keep your estate plan up to date. Don’t have an…
Let’s face it—no one wants to contemplate the possibility of a time when she or he is unable to take care of herself or himself. However, the truth of the matter is that it could happen to anyone at any time. In general, a person becomes incapacitated when that person…
There are a number of reasons why people choose to execute a Last Will and Testament. Some individuals create a will to ensure that their loved ones are provided for upon their passing. On the other hand, other people create a will to ensure that certain family members are specifically…
Planning for one’s death is never easy, but that does not mean it has to be difficult. In an effort to encourage individuals to establish plans for their eventual passing, Everplans Professional recently launched a digital estate planning application to begin the process. The consumer application, geared primarily toward estate…
New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans owner, Tom Benson, is currently involved in a family dispute and a series of judicial proceedings emerging from changes in his estate planning documents. After becoming displeased with the way his daughter—Renee Benson—and her two kids, Rita and Ryan, began acting upon his…