Catholic bishops in Virginia are expressing concern over proposed legislation, Senate Bill 280, which would legalize assisted suicide. Bishops Michael Burbidge of Arlington and Barry Knestout of Richmond have urged Virginians to oppose the bill by contacting their state politicians….
Probate & Estate Planning
Transferring Your Home on Your Death
There are a number of ways to transfer your home, or other real property, on your death, including joint tenancy with right of survivorship, beneficiary deed, will or trust.
Joint Tenancy and Beneficiary Deed
If you own your home with…
Businesses not based in California ➲ Do you need to 1️⃣ Register with the Secretary of State 2️⃣ Pay State Taxes 3️⃣ Make Climate-Related "Greenwashing" Disclosures 4️⃣ Comply with Privacy Obligations
This blog article guides you to understand the triggers that may deem you to be “Doing Business” in California, or the need to register with the Secretary of State which is possible even if your business is not based there!…
Remnants of a Nuclear Missile Are Found in a Garage
In Bellevue, Washington, the bomb squad was called to inspect a Cold War-era missile found in a resident’s garage. The missile, identified as a Douglas AIR-2 Genie designed to carry a nuclear warhead, was missing its warhead and deemed inert….
Replacing Lawyers with Logic ➲ The Blue Ocean Opportunity in the Legal Profession
This blog article is designed to serve as an introduction for my proposed future book: Replacing Lawyers with Logic ➲ The Blue Ocean Opportunity in the Legal Profession. Introducing Legal Wizards, TITAN Lawyer [Private AI], Legal Quizzes & Self-Service Smart…
The $1 Billion Art Collection That’s Tearing a Family Apart
Eight years ago, Melissa Neumann entered a lawyer’s office for the reading of her late mother’s will, expecting a smooth process. However, tension mounted, exacerbated by the absence of her father, Hubert Neumann, and sister, Kristina Neumann. Her older sister…
What Happens When a Co-Executor Dies – Problems with Co-Fiduciaries
In many instances, there is a possibility that co-fiduciaries may be appointed to represent an estate. Let’s begin by examining intestate administration. When a decedent dies without a Last Will and Testament, the appointment of an estate administrator is…
Is an executor of an estate entitled to compensation?
If you are involved in a probate process and serve as the executor or administrator of an estate you know how time-consuming, difficult, and stressful a task it can be for you. Acting as executor/administrator is often a thankless job…
Initiative on Land, Housing & Property Rights conference ‘Heirs’ Property and the Racial Wealth Gap,’
Save the date for the Initiative on Land, Housing & Property Rights conference ‘Heirs’ Property and the Racial Wealth Gap,’ with Drinan Professor Thomas W. Mitchell and other leading experts in the field on March 21-22, 2024. Property in the…
How to ensure fair distribution of assets in an estate plan?
The following article was first published in the Mint newspaper on 28th February, 2024. The same was written by our Private Client team at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, who frequently publish their comments and opinions in the Mint. The online version…