O.J. Simpson will be cremated according to his wishes, with no plans to donate his brain for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) research. Malcolm LaVergne, Simpson’s long-term attorney and executor, confirmed that the family has declined multiple requests for brain donation…
Probate & Estate Planning
OJ Simpson’s estate, the Goldmans, and creditor claims in California probate
Topics we are going to discuss today: OJ Simpson’s estate, the Goldmans, and creditor claims in California probate.
I have talked about this over the years as it’s long been a point I have made with clients. You can take…
Protecting Property: Exploring Homestead Exemptions by State
Have you found yourself struggling financially? Perhaps you’ve taken on more debt than you can handle and now have to file for bankruptcy. Or, maybe you recently lost your job and worry you’ll fall behind on your payments. Any sort…
Retirement Income and Protection Plan Guidance: State-by-State
Year after year, you’ve dutifully saved for retirement. What happens if creditors come knocking? Do they have any right to seize your retirement funds, or is that money protected?
It depends. If you’ve stashed your money in one of several…
Jay Leno granted conservatorship of wife Mavis Leno’s estate
A Los Angeles judge granted Jay Leno’s request for conservatorship of his wife, Mavis Leno’s estate. The judge found Jay Leno suitable and qualified for the role, citing Mavis Leno’s inability to manage her finances independently due to dementia. The…
Highlights from the 2024 CodeX [Stanford Center for Legal Informatics] ➲ FutureLaw Week
This blog article highlights my key takeaways from the 11th Annual 2024 CodeX ➲ FutureLaw Week.
Gov. Hobbs signs ‘Grandpa in the Garden’ bill, paving way for human composting in Arizona
Arizona approved a new eco-friendly option for disposing of human remains through human composting or natural organic reduction, recently signed into law by Gov. Katie Hobbs. This process, offered by companies like Earth Funeral, transforms remains into fertile soil suitable…
O.J. Simpson dies of cancer at age 76, family says
O.J. Simpson, the former football star and actor, has passed away at 76 after battling prostate cancer. His life was marked by both achievements and controversy, notably the 1994 murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald…
Two Irish friends died of fentanyl poisoning in Florida. Authorities say the wrong one was cremated
Two Irish nationals, Kane Mitchell and Luke Comiskey, died of drug overdoses in Florida in April 2022. Their remains were mistakenly mislabeled by Florida officials, resulting in the incorrect cremation of one of them and burial of the other in…
Understanding Life Insurance: An Essential Comparison
As we assess the value of life insurance, it’s imperative to ask, “Compared to what?” The cost of being uninsured and the potential financial impact on your family far outweigh the premiums for a life insurance policy. According to a…