Wills

When James Brown left behind a detailed will and trust before his death in 2006, he couldn't have expected the battle that ensued between his children, a former wife, and the South Carolina Attorney General. After years locked in a will contest, the Supreme Court...

When it comes to estate planning, many people in Florida -- perhaps especially those whose parents are recently deceased -- might believe that the law requires their parents to divide any inheritance equally between siblings. However, that is not the case. In many...

Many people realize the importance of planning ahead for the worst-case scenario. Whether or not people actually make plans for a worst-case scenario event is another matter. One woman, who is now a single mother, understands first-hand the difficulties that can arise...

While family members commonly receive inheritances from parents or grandparents, fewer Florida residents have likely received a significant inheritance from a long-lost relative. A California woman was likely very surprised to learn of the inheritance she would...

Are you someone who cares deeply about a family pet? If so, chances are that you go out of your way to make sure your pet is leading a happy and healthy life. But have you ever considered what would happen to your pet if a hurricane or another natural disaster hit...

Floridians probably remember the great amount of media attention directed to the Terri Schiavo case in the early 2000s. This woman had lived in a near-vegetative state for years and her husband and parents disagreed over whether she should be kept alive by receiving...

While death may not be a subject many people are comfortable considering, preparing a will is an essential step in ensuring that your assets are distributed as you wish. And while the prospect of preparing a will may seem daunting, there are a few steps you can take...