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Music Legend’s Family Bears the Weight of Estate Feud Centered on Financial Abuse and Incapacity Claims

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Robbie Robertson, famously associated with Bob Dylan, left his own mark as founder of legendary band, The Band, and through his solo work and his many movie scores. Inducted into the halls of fame in the U.S. and his native...more

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BC Court of Appeal Clarifies the Appropriate Approach to Tracing Co-Mingled Property

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In the recent case of Mills v. O’Connor, 2025 BCCA 34, the BC Court of Appeal offered some fresh insight on the relatively new and unsettled area of tracing property under the Family Law Act (the FLA). Under the FLA, the...more

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Understanding Inheritance and Equitable Distribution in South Carolina Divorce

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Dividing assets in a divorce is often a complicated and emotional process, and when inheritance is involved, the stakes can be even higher. In South Carolina, inherited property is generally considered separate from marital...more

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Estate Planning for Business Owners

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What are some of the fundamental issues when estate planning for business owners? Why should every business owner have an estate plan? What are some of the primary issues to address in an effective estate plan for those who...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Financial Documents to Gather for Your Divorce

Managing personal finances is stressful, and many people are glad to let their spouse take the lead on paying bills, filing taxes, managing investments and the like. However, when preparing for divorce, you should have a good...more

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PreNuptial Agreements in the Age of Great Wealth Transmission.

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Axios published an article this week about what it terms the “growing acceptance” of prenuptial agreements. The sum of the article is based on a Harris poll reporting that 50% of those interviewed support the idea of couples...more

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Equity Overcomes The Law In A Land Title Case

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First, foremost, the case decided on October 12, 2022 is non-precedential, leaving the bench and bar to debate whether it matters.* But, the decision in Nally v. Nally, 163 EDA 2022 is going to make the real estate community...more

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Are You Living in the “Shadow” of Wealth?

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In recent years there has been an evolving literature devoted to income and wealth disparities between the “top tier” of Americans and what is often termed “the rest of us.” The data seem fairly clear. Whether this disparity...more

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In re Marriage of Watanabe: Washington Divorce Law: Still No Joint Title Gift Presumption

The saying that “the beaten road is the safest” is typically associated with advice not to take unnecessary risks and to play things safe. In the law, the notion rings true for courts and their adherence to established...more

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Protecting Your Inheritance with a Prenuptial Agreement

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When you're planning a wedding, discussing a prenuptial agreement with your soon-to-be spouse may not seem exciting or may even feel uncomfortable. Yet, no one knows what the future holds, and a prenuptial agreement can...more

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ENGAGEMENT SEASON IS PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT SEASON

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Ask anyone being married for the first time why he or she should have a premarital agreement and the answer is commonly: “Why would I, I don’t really own anything?” followed quickly by the romantic sentiment, “and besides, I...more

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Protecting Your Inheritance

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So you’ve received an inheritance and you’re married. The person who left you the inheritance probably intended for it to benefit you, not your spouse, if you get divorced. How do you protect the inheritance?...more

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Does It Matter How Property is Titled in Divorce?

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Many individuals wonder whether it matters how property is titled in a divorce. In other words, some theorize that if an asset is in their individual name, it might mean that they will receive this asset in a divorce. It...more

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Is the Prenuptial Agreement Signed After The Wedding Really A Prenuptial Agreement?

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I have seen this more than one time in my career. One party (or his/her family members) really wants there to be a prenuptial agreement but, either due to lack of time, fear/cowardice, not having your act together, or any...more

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5 Tips for Keeping Gifts and Inheritances Received During the Marriage as Separate Property

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The presents are unwrapped, and gifts exchanged. But that gift with your name on it, or that new vehicle in the driveway with a big bow on top, is it really yours? Or, in the event of a divorce or legal separation, is it...more

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The Importance of Regular Check-ups for a Healthy Estate Plan

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After creating and implementing a plan for your estate, it is important to regularly revisit your plan to ensure that it is still reflective of your values and goals for passing along your legacy. Seemingly small changes in...more

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Law Brief: Alexis Gruttadauria and Rich Schoenstein Discuss Why You Need an Estate Plan

Trusts and Estates Attorney Alexis Gruttadauria joins host and Litigation Partner Rich Schoenstein to discuss “Why You Need an Estate Plan” on the latest episode of Law Brief. Lexi and Rich delve into the legal disposition of...more

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I Expect an Inheritance: Do I Really Need a Prenuptial Agreement?

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YES! If you don’t have a prenuptial agreement the California Family Code applies. You might as well familiarize yourself with California law and decide whether you want to opt out via a prenuptial agreement....more

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Inheritance and the Perils of Commingling

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Inheritance is an event that eventually happens in the life of many. When a family member becomes deceased, or even a close friend, an individual may inherit a piece of their deceased family member’s or friend’s estate....more

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So, You Think You Don’t Have To Share That Inheritance?

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One of the more complex issues we see when addressing alimony and equitable distribution relates to inherited assets and the money (distributions, investment experience, interest, etc.) that emanates from them. Under New...more

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Stepmother vs. Stepchild, Now Playing in a California Probate Court Near You

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Stepmothers are frequent characters in California trust and estate litigation, as they are in fairy tales and Disney movies. With about half of all marriages ending in divorce, there are many stepmother/stepchild...more

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How Does Remarriage Impact Wills and Inheritances?

Divorce and remarriage are common in the United States, and most legal professionals place these issues squarely within the family law realm. However, people who remarry should also carefully revisit their estate plan...more

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