Last month, this blog looked at the ongoing legal drama surrounding the probate of former Zappos CEO, Tony Hsieh’s estate. While that post focused on distribution of an estate when a person dies intestate (dies without a will), this post will focus on an interesting detail of the Hsieh case — namely whether Mr. Hsieh’s […]
Our lives are full of everyday superstitions. Knock on wood, don’t step on sidewalk cracks, and that talking about bad things make them more likely to happen. This last one is among the most given reasons why people don’t make estate plans. “If I talk about it, then I’ll die” goes the excuse. Unfortunately, this […]
It’s no secret that people love to watch dramatizations of their legal system in action. Nearly every law school student can point to fond memories of watching Perry Mason, Matlock, or Law & Order as their representation of legal work in action. Part of the ongoing nostalgia is revisiting those earlier favorite shows and films. In […]
After the death of a loved one, such as a parent, there are a variety of tasks which must be handled to wrap up your loved one’s final affairs. Selling your deceased loved one’s real estate is one of the more daunting ones. But before you call a real estate agent, you should take some […]
