Speculation has been running wild about who Ivana Trump might have left her fortune to. At this time, her will has not been made public, but it has been reported that millions were set aside for her dog Tiger.Tiger is…
Probate & Estate Planning
5 Reasons Millennials Need Life Insurance (Even if You Don’t Have Kids)
There’s always time, right?
That’s not always the case. Millennials have student loan debt, medical insurance, rent, utility bills, and not to mention, many concerts to attend. You want to travel and go to the new Vietnamese restaurant that opened…
Are IRAs Protected From Lawsuits?
No one expects to get sued, but it happens all the time. You spend your life working hard for your retirement savings and don’t want to lose them to a lawsuit. Fortunately, you can keep your retirement accounts protected by…
Nevada Asset Protection Trust: The Best Domestic Trust?
Nevada law allows some of the most convenient options for setting up asset protection trusts in the United States. The Nevada legislature was one of the first to permit domestic asset protection trusts (DAPTs), also known as self-settled spendthrift trusts…
How Can I Protect My Assets From a Civil Lawsuit?
You work hard to create wealth, enjoy the lifestyle you desire, and secure your family’s future. However, have you ever stopped to consider how a civil lawsuit could decimate your personal assets—and what you might do to safeguard your estate?…
Son writes scathing obituary for dad: ‘Evil does eventually die’
While most obituaries offer a heartfelt goodbye to a loved one, a Florida newspaper recently published a scathing obituary for Lawrence H. Pfaff Sr. of Belmont, New York. Pfaff died on June 27, and according to his obituary, 81 years…
Lewis & Clark seeks Property and (maybe)T&E professor
The following is from a posting on The Faculty Lounge originally posted by Dan Filler and brought to my attention by Adam J. Hirsch (Professor of Law, University of San Diego School of Law): Lewis & Clark Law School in…
In Major Victory for Britney Spears, Judge Orders Jamie Spears to Be Deposed and Produce Surveillance Records
In a victory for Britney Spears, Judge Brenda Penny ordered that Jamie Spears produce all documents related to electronic surveillance and to sit for a deposition within the next 30 days. Ms. Spears has previously alleged that her father monitored…
"Is there virtual life after death?" — Hess Memorial Lecture
The 2022 Hess Memorial Lecture entitled Is There Virtual Life After Death? Dealing with Cryptocurrency, Non-Fungible Tokens, Electronic Communications, and the Metaverse in the Context of Estate Planning is now available for on-line viewing. Here is a description of the…
Disabled Beneficiary Graduates; Trust Terminated
It’s not too often that a special needs trust beneficiary “graduates” from their disability. But a heartwarming Michigan case gave us a chance to reflect on the possibility this week.
A little background: a special needs trust can be established…