People often set up bank accounts or real estate so that they own them jointly with a spouse or other family member. The appeal of joint ownership, specifically with survivorship rights, is that when one owner dies, the other owner(s) will automatically inherit the property without it having to go through probate. Also, joint property […]
Many of us are familiar with the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Central to the story is the relationship between Snow White and her stepmother. After losing his first wife, the king decided to remarry in order to provide a motherly influence for his daughter, Snow White. While things were peaceful for […]
Long time readers of this blog know of our love of the 2019 murder mystery film Knives Out, for shining a Hollywood sized spotlight on the world of estate planning. With the release of the sequel, Glass Onion in 2022, now is a great time for a refresher into the world of estate planning and […]
As the name suggests, ABC’s TV show Modern Family depicts the relationships and experiences between a fictional extended family. Throughout the course of the series, the show addresses many issues that families deal with each day. For a close-knit family, such as this fictional one, estate planning is crucial to ensure that everyone is protected […]
