Articles in Channel: Probate & Estate Planning

Social Security Tips, When Should I Withdraw?

March 16, 2010 17:08

My wife and I both are going to be eligible turning 62 this year, and she didn’t work near as much as I did, so her benefits are much reduced. I understand she can draw 50% of what my Social Security is.  She turns 62 sooner than I do and will begin drawing from hers, and I...

Tennessee Becomes Second State to Allow Community Property Trusts

March 16, 2010 13:55

The Tennessee legislature has enacted the Tennessee Community Property Act of 2010. If the Governor signs the bill, the new law will allow resident and nonresident married couples to convert their property to community property by transferring the property to a new type of trust known as a...

Lickliter Ousted for $2.4 Million

March 16, 2010 13:38

The University of Iowa fired men’s basketball coach Todd Lickliter yesterday. Lickliter was terminated after leading the Hawkeyes through three disappointing, losing seasons. What is shocking to most people is not that he was terminated, but that the University is paying him $2.4...

Betting on the U.S.

March 16, 2010 13:21

This is a bit off topic, but I recently came across a Goldman Sachs research report entitled Take Stock of America that deserves wider attention than your standard market analysis piece. The report is all about why the smart money's riding on the U.S. Over the next 20 years China will (hopefully)...

Another Family War

March 16, 2010 10:00

As I have been practising in the area of estate litigation for a few years, I occasionally think that I have seen it all; that every recurring story I hear about a family war tends to lose its originality. Not true. Take for instance a recent story that was posted online in the Telegraph,...

Trustee Liability - Hull on Estates #202

March 16, 2010 07:00

Listen to: Trustee Liability - Hull on Estates #202 This week on Hull on Estates, Bianca La Neve and Craig Vander Zee discuss ways to protect a Trustee from liability. If you have any comments, please email us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on our blog. Bianca V. La Neve - Click...

Planned Giving - Part 4 - Hull on Estates and Succession Planning #198

March 16, 2010 06:00

Listen to: Planned Giving - Part 4 - Hull on Estate and Succession Planning #198 This week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian Hull continues his discussion on charitable remainder trusts. If you have any comments, please email us at hullandhull@gmail.com or leave us a comment on our...

Federal Court Order Distinguishing Fraudulent Transfers From Common Law Fraud

March 16, 2010 03:10

People often confuse a fraudulent transfer in asset protection or bankruptcy law with the crime of fraud or common law civil fraud. Common law fraud or criminal fraud are types of "evil fraud." This type of fraud involves intentional deceit or cheating of innocent victims. The fraud...

Caring for an Elderly Parent - Letting Go

March 16, 2010 01:29

For those who have been through a similar experience, this poignant article Letting Go of My Father, which details Jonathan Rauch's struggles in caring for his elderly father, will solicit empathy.  For younger readers, it can provide a glimpse of things to come. While the article does not...

Savage Conversation

Danielle G. Van Ess
March 15, 2010 20:00

For a rockin' Friday night, my husband and I decided to finally get around to watching the Academy-Award-nominated film "The Savages" with Philip Seymour Hoffman, Laura Linney, and Philip Bosco. I know! But I what a powerhouse cast and I thought a good, cathartic cry might be just the way to...