A few months ago, a family called me in the middle of a crisis that most of us will eventually face in one form or another. The parents were 91 and 96. One had cancer. The other had dementia. No one had a plan, and by the time I was brought in, decisions that should […]
If most states offer a standard, fill-in-the-blank power of attorney form, why do you still need a lawyer to draft one? Because those forms tend to give your agent broad, general power, and general power often isn’t enough. Courts read power of attorney documents narrowly. If the law requires a specific power to be spelled […]
You might ask a competent estate planning attorney what a typical package will cost. The answer should be: “I don’t yet know what you need!” You could drill down further and ask about the cost for a will, power of attorney, and medical directive package. The likely answer? “It depends.” “It depends” means the attorney […]
When actress Shannen Doherty signed her divorce decree on September 23, 2024, she likely did not know she had only one day left to live, as she died of cancer the next day. The timing of her divorce shows how powerfully a finalized divorce can reshape what happens to a person’s estate. Doherty, best known […]
When wrestling legend Hulk Hogan—born Terry Gene Bollea—passed away on July 24, 2025, from cardiac arrest, he left behind more than a fortune. He left a legacy of fame, controversy, and now, a complex estate battle that could rival any of his scripted WWE showdowns. Hogan’s estimated $25 million estate includes a Clearwater, Florida, mansion […]
In today’s world, our lives are deeply woven into the digital realm. From email and social media to online banking, streaming subscriptions, and cloud storage, we accumulate accounts and assets that outlive our daily use. Planning for what will happen to these digital footprints is as essential as planning for tangible property. A digital legacy […]
August is known as “National Make-a-Will Month.” It’s also National Dog Month, National Hair Loss Awareness Month, and International Peace Month. I love dogs, hope to keep what’s left of my hair, and, while I can’t do much about international peace, I do have insights to share about making a will. The Importance of Estate […]
Family feuds over inheritance are nothing new, but few escalate quite like this. In an act of revenge, Bob Pressman, a third-generation heir to the iconic Barneys New York retail empire, has filed a blistering lawsuit. In the suit, he raises tax fraud allegations regarding his father’s estate, accusing his late mother, Phyllis Pressman, and […]
Lawyers have never been the darlings of public opinion. We’ve all heard the nicknames—shark, ambulance chaser, shyster, and my personal favorite, pettifogger. Yet, on an individual level, lawyers often earn their clients’ trust and respect through hard work, creative problem-solving, and favorable results. After more than 40 years practicing in trusts and estates law, I’ve […]
For decades, Richard Simmons was more than a fitness guru—he was a cultural touchstone. With boundless energy, sequined tank tops, and a mission to make exercise joyful, Simmons inspired millions. Yet in the months since his death in July 2024, the spotlight on him has shifted from his infectious workouts to a deeply public dispute […]
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