A holographic Will is a last Will that was authored and signed by the testator in his or her own hand. The popular painter Thomas Kinkade died in April, and his girlfriend at the time of his death has produced two holograph Wills that were written out and signed by Kinkade. The above sounds simple enough, but there is much more to this story. Thomas Kinkade died of acute intoxication having ingested lethal quantities of alcohol and Valium. An expert who evaluated the handwriting states that … [Read more...] about Wife of Painter Kinkade Challenges Holographic Wills
Final Affairs Can Be Matter of Public Record
There are multiple ways to arrange for asset transfers to take place after you pass away. The two most common methods would be the creation of a last will or revocable living trust. A revocable living trust may sound imposing, a vehicle that is only used by the rich. However, the truth is that these vehicles can be used to great advantage by people who would describe themselves as middle class. Indeed, it would be wise to discuss your unique situation with a San Jose estate planning lawyer … [Read more...] about Final Affairs Can Be Matter of Public Record
Man’s Best Friend Can Fill a Void
When you start to reach an advanced age, you invariably experience significant losses. People lose lifelong friends, siblings, extended family members, and even their spouses. As a result, it is not uncommon for senior citizens to experience loneliness, and this can result in the onset of depression. And in addition, as we all know senior citizens are often challenged by other health problems that may have nothing to do with their loneliness. The good news is that for many people a four-legged … [Read more...] about Man’s Best Friend Can Fill a Void
Deceased Performance Car Guru’s Family At Odds
If you are looking for a valuable and highly coveted classic performance car, you will not get far without coming across the name Shelby. We lost the legendary automotive designer Carroll Shelby back in May, but his incredible creations like the Shelby Mustang and the AC-Shelby Cobra will live on forever. Though Shelby passed away as one of the foremost automotive designers of all time, had he never designed a single motor vehicle he would have been an important figure due to his success as a … [Read more...] about Deceased Performance Car Guru’s Family At Odds
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Imprecise Planning Can Yield Unintended Results
To make sure that your assets are eventually distributed in the manner that you see fit, you must make the necessary adjustments along the way while making sure that your estate plan is professionally prepared by a truly experienced professional. We often see cases that are held up in court for years because individuals did not plan ahead with the proper degree of foresight. In many instances, when people are disinherited they are not going to simply stand idly by with their disappointment. If … [Read more...] about Imprecise Planning Can Yield Unintended Results
Retirement Budgeting: Taxes Can Be Stifling
One of the highly publicized stories of the last couple of years in the realm of retirement planning is the unpreparedness of the baby boomer generation. Massive numbers of these individuals are reaching the typical retirement age, and many of them are finding that they are not in a financial position to retire. If you are someone who will have to budget carefully to be able to put your working years behind you, it is useful to enter into retirement with limited expenses. If you are saddled … [Read more...] about Retirement Budgeting: Taxes Can Be Stifling
Seniors – Thinking of Downsizing? Some Tips to Think About
Are you thinking of downsizing and not sure where to go? Are you unsure about what type of home you would like (independent living, assisted care or skilled nursing)? Are housing choice conversations taking up a lot of time with your family? I often help clients search for the perfect living situation. Following is some basic information on the different types of senior living available in our area, and some questions to ask when thinking of downsizing. Independent living is ideal for someone … [Read more...] about Seniors – Thinking of Downsizing? Some Tips to Think About
Good Things Can Make Estate Plan Revisions Necessary
Some of the best things that can happen to you are going to render your existing estate plan obsolete, and this is something to remember amid the celebrations. Estate planning lawyers are always going to emphasize the fact that adults of all ages should have an estate plan in place. Everyone has something to pass along, even if these items are largely sentimental. And it is also important to express your wishes regarding health care procedures that you would accept or deny in the event of your … [Read more...] about Good Things Can Make Estate Plan Revisions Necessary
Seniors Face Significant Out of Pocket Medical Expenses
If you are thinking that Medicare is going to cover all of your expenses when you need health care as a senior citizen, you may want to reevaluate your expectations. The fact is that there are expenses that you must pay as a Medicare recipient, and they are significant, especially when you consider how they would erode the typical monthly Social Security benefit. The Medicare program is broken down into four different parts. There is Medicare Part A, which is the component that is used to … [Read more...] about Seniors Face Significant Out of Pocket Medical Expenses
