by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Aug 21, 2014 | Estate and Trust Administration, Estate Planning
Sometimes family members take advantage of people who are vulnerable. One way that they do so is financial abuse. A recent case in Washington has ruled what happens when the abuser is named as an heir in the will. As mentioned in a recent Wills, Trusts & Estates...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Aug 20, 2014 | Estate and Trust Administration, News and Current Events
When the owner of the Buffalo Bills passed away fans immediately wanted to know what provisions he made for his beloved NFL franchise. However, because of the way in which the estate plan was structured fans and the media are not able to find out what they want to...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Aug 20, 2014 | Estate Planning, News and Current Events
Recently attorneys with the State Bar of Michigan’s Elder Law and Disability Section and Probate and Estate Planning Section gave hundreds of presentations throughout the state to warn senior citizens about common estate planning scams. Estate planning scams are...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Aug 19, 2014 | Estate Planning, News and Current Events
When Nelson Mandela passed away he left behind a large estate and several descendants. He also left behind an ex-wife who has challenged his will on the grounds that a piece of real estate should rightfully belong to her. Nelson Mandela’s ex-wife, Winnie...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Aug 19, 2014 | Estate Planning
When you have children from multiple spouses or stepchildren, estate planning can be especially difficult. It is not always easy to make everyone happy with their inheritance. In the United States today people often divorce and get remarried. When...
