by Howard C. Stross | Sep 9, 2013 | Trust Administration
A properly funded living trust or a financial power of attorney may be used to avoid guardianship. For healthcare decisions, you should have an advanced directive (also called a living will) and a healthcare power of attorney. A living will allows you to spell out... by Howard C. Stross | Sep 3, 2013 | Trust Administration
Former NFL quarterback, Steve McNair, did not have a will when he passed away. He left behind a wife and four children. Without any estate planning documents to give guidance, there could have been a conflict because two of the children were from a prior relationship.... by Howard C. Stross | Aug 29, 2013 | Estate Planning
Setting up a trust is critical, particularly in view of the last will and testament of the late actor, James Gandolfini. This is a good example of how a second marriage and children from a prior marriage can affect estate planning. Gandolfini had a 14-year-old son... by Howard C. Stross | Aug 26, 2013 | Trust Administration
The late actor Heath Ledger had a last will and testament. Unfortunately, he didn’t update it when his daughter, Matilda, was born. Because it was never updated, his last will and testament stated that his estate would go to his parents and siblings. The family... by Howard C. Stross | Aug 22, 2013 | Commercial Real Estate
[separator] Did you notice that…. The summer hiatus from blogging is over. This resumes where we left off with our series of blogs on the essential elements of a commercial lease. A well-drafted commercial lease will contain several provisions requiring notice from...
