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Michael Jackson Estate Litigation Resurfaces: The Importance of Including a “No Contest” Clause in Your Estate Plan

The ongoing legal battles surrounding Michael Jackson’s estate have recently resurfaced, as his son, Prince Jackson, has renewed his efforts to challenge the estate’s executors. This latest development serves as a reminder of the importance of including a “no contest” clause in your estate plan to discourage potential litigation and minimize the risk of prolonged family disputes. What is a “No Contest” Clause? A “no contest” clause, also known as an “in terrorem” clause, is a provision in a will or trust that threatens to disinherit any beneficiary who challenges the validity of the document or contests the distribution of ...
mortgage
Elder Law

What Happens to My Mortgage When I Die?

Understanding what happens to your debt when you die is an important part of estate planning—and you don’t have to be rich to have an estate. Everything you own and owe makes up your estate. For many people, that includes a house with a mortgage.
estate plan
Beneficiaries

What Do I Need to Know about Estate Planning?

Expert tips on why starting your estate plan early, choosing beneficiaries, and thinking about how you want to transfer your wealth to the next generation are critical for your financial future.
trust
Elder Law

Should I Create a Trust?

Establishing a trust is a great first step in estate planning.
a will
401(k)

What is not Covered by a Will?

While a will is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have, there are things that a will won’t cover.
irrevocable trust
Elder Law

How can I Revoke an Irrevocable Trust?

I feel I was taken advantage of to the tune of $3,500, when I set up a trust.
guardianship
Advance Directive

What Is a Guardianship?

My Dad has been deemed unable to make his own decisions, and he does not have a Power of Attorney. The hospital said we need to apply for guardianship. What is that?
taxes
Asset Protection

What are the Options when Inheriting a House?

Inheriting a residential property like a house marks the end of a life and the beginning of deciding what to do with the property and implementing that plan.
living will
Advance Directive

What’s a Living Will?

A living will is a legal document that allows you to specify the kind of care you’d like to receive in end-of-life situations. This is different from an advance healthcare directive, though either one can be an important part of an estate plan.
taxes
Elder Law Attorney

Does Living Trust Help with Probate and Inheritance Taxes?

I was told that unlike wills, a trust doesn’t require probate and is not taxable. My main asset is a house that I want to pass on to my son. Would a living trust help?

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