Law Brief: Alexis Gruttadauria and Rich Schoenstein Discuss Why You Need an Estate Plan
It is fascinating when the types of cases we handle in our practice come to life in the media. Recently, former talk show host Wendy Williams has been the subject of media attention because she has a court-appointed...more
The Michigan Court of Appeals recently answered these questions. In re Guardianship of AMS, No 372183, 2025 WL 452248 (Mich Ct App Feb 10, 2025) (unpublished). AMS was married to Thomas, and she had two daughters, Theresa...more
A financial power of attorney (POA) can be a critical component of your estate plan. It appoints a trusted representative (often called an agent) to make financial decisions on your behalf in the event you’re unable to do so....more
Unintended consequences often occur without proper estate planning. This is common when minor children receive an inheritance. Since minors cannot possess assets directly, the inheritance must be held on behalf of the minor...more
Michael Oher, retired NFL star, filed a petition in probate court on Monday asserting that he was tricked into consenting to a conservatorship (in Florida we refer to this as guardianship) which he believed was an adoption by...more
In December 2022, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued two important opinions regarding guardianships in Michigan. The first case, In re Guardianship of Roberta More Asplund, had to do with guardianship of an incapacitated...more
Assembly Bill 1194, approved by Governor Newsom on September 30, 2021, tightens oversight of California conservators, especially those licensed by the Professional Fiduciaries Bureau. The bill expands the duties of...more
Probate courts and pop culture are an odd mix, but nothing is normal these days. First, there is the crime thriller “I Care A Lot” that portrays a ruthless, unethical court-appointed guardian and a son of one of the...more
(1) The Maricopa County Probate Courts Remain Open - Although things change daily, Maricopa County Courts remain open, subject to certain restrictions. You can find the most up to date Arizona court notices on our COVID-19...more