Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning

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News & Analysis as of May 21, 2013

What The Current Estate Tax Law Means For Advisors

by InKnowVision on 7/3/2012

Never before has collaboration become so important in meeting the needs of high net worth clients. Faced with so much uncertainty, the most important role of the advising team is to focus on what they can help the client...more

Does a trust beneficiary incur any personal liability?

by Charles E. Rounds, Jr. on 7/1/2012

As a general rule, one assumes no personal liability when one becomes a trust beneficiary. There are some exceptions, however. Charles E. Rounds, Jr. explains in Section 5.6 of Loring and Rounds: A Trustee’s Handbook (2012)....more

Illinois Supreme Court Sets Civil Argument Schedule for May

by Sedgwick LLP on 4/25/2012

Yesterday the Illinois Supreme Court published its Oral Argument Calendar [pdf] for the May term, and the Court will hear oral argument in eight civil cases. The cases, with the issue or issues presented in each, are... ...more

Why you need to review your estate plan after your divorce.

by Steve Basche on 2/23/2012

If you are like most people who are getting divorced, or who have just gone through divorce, you no longer want your ex-spouse to be the beneficiary of your estate or to put your child(ren)in a position to be disinherited if...more

Five Important Checkups for 2011

by Denise Brown's Legal Direction on 1/18/2011

Now is the time to assess your financial and family fitness for 2011. Plan to make forward progress in all areas by conducting a fitness checkup in five key areas. Take the time to review your credit report, set a budget,...more

Long Term Care Insurance

by Law Offices of Steven M. Adler, PLLC on 2/20/2010

Long Term Care Insurance... What is it and how does it work?...more

California Court of Appeal Refuses to Extend Insurer's Duties to Nonparty: Spouse of Deceased Insured Has No Independent Fraud...

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 4/16/2009

A spouse may not sue an insurer for individual tort claims under a health insurance policy issued to his deceased wife. Refusing to create a new tort under California law, California’s Fourth Appellate District in The Mega...more

Whether in Tennessee, children born-out-of-wedlock are entitled to recover all, some or none of the proceeds of a life insurance...

by Charla Lenz on 5/2/2008

Whether in Tennessee, children born-out-of-wedlock are entitled to recover all, some or none of the proceeds of a life insurance policy for a deceased parent. Must the child be listed as an intended beneficiary or may the...more

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