“The palest ink is better than the best memory.” (Chinese proverb) A founder dies and the family disagrees about what should happen to the assets. Then some beneficiaries produce emails
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Better Late Than Never: Marriage Law Drags Itself into the 21st CenturyBetter Late Than Never: Marriage Law Drags Itself into the 21st Century
“It is revolting to have no better reason for a rule of law than that so it was laid down in the time of Henry IV.” (Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr)
Dementia in the Family? Here Are Your Legal OptionsDementia in the Family? Here Are Your Legal Options
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” (Benjamin Franklin) A dementia diagnosis affects far more than memory. As the condition progresses, it can impair a person’s ability to
Married Out of Community of Property? You May Still Be Entitled to a ShareMarried Out of Community of Property? You May Still Be Entitled to a Share
“Justice cannot be for one side alone, but must be for both.” (Eleanor Roosevelt) Under the antenuptial contract alone, she would have had no claim on his estate. The court
Estate Planning: The Ambush Tax Lurking in the WingsEstate Planning: The Ambush Tax Lurking in the Wings
“I can’t afford to die; I’d lose too much money.” (George Burns, comedian) At the heart of any estate plan lies your will. Pair it with a file containing all
Beyond Your Will: Leaving a LegacyBeyond Your Will: Leaving a Legacy
“Legacy is not leaving something for people. It’s leaving something in people.” (Peter Strople, former Dell Computer Corporation director) Leave a personal legacy, not just a financial one We all
Love and the Law: Cohabiting? Get Your House in Order NowLove and the Law: Cohabiting? Get Your House in Order Now
“All you need is love… and a good lawyer.” (Anonymous) February, with its Valentine’s Day chocolates, roses and declarations of undying love, should be a month for romance, not legal
Building a Future on Love, Clarity and SecurityBuilding a Future on Love, Clarity and Security
Planning a Wedding? Add This to Your To-Do List. When planning a proposal or wedding, most couples focus on venues, guest lists, flowers and photographs. It’s a joyful season filled
How to Fund Your Divorce if Your Spouse Can Outlitigate YouHow to Fund Your Divorce if Your Spouse Can Outlitigate You
“For what is wedlock forced but a hell, An age of discord and continual strife?” (William Shakespeare in Henry VI Part I) This article is a balm for anyone unfortunate
Electronic Wills Aren’t Valid: Stick to Pen and PaperElectronic Wills Aren’t Valid: Stick to Pen and Paper
“Let’s choose executors and talk of wills.” (William Shakespeare in Richard II) You may have read one of the many online articles about an electronic will being validated recently by