PONTIAC, Mich.—A document handwritten by singer Aretha Franklin and found in her couch after her 2018 death is a valid Michigan will, a jury said Tuesday, a critical turn in a dispute that has turned her sons against each other. It’s a victory for Kecalf Franklin and Edward Franklin whose lawyers had argued that papers…
Jury Decides 2014 Document Found in Aretha Franklin’s Couch Is a Valid Will
How to Know When You Should Update Your Estate Plan
Creating an estate plan for your heirs is necessary for your assets to escape probate. It enables you to put your assets into the hands of those you want to receive them. Failing to update your estate plan could cause significant damage and may thwart your desire to give your assets to your chosen beneficiaries….
Managing a Friend’s Will
Dear Dave, Our next-door neighbor was an older single man with no family, and my wife and I always tried to look out for him and help with things. He died recently, and in his will, he left us his home, his car, and the money he had in his bank account. The will was…
Nine Items You Don’t Want in a Final Will
Most people either have or are considering writing a last will. It’s a legal way to spell out the distribution of your assets. It’s also a vehicle to tell survivors what wishes you have for your minor children’s care. Knowing what to put in your final will is essential. But if you genuinely want your…
Providing For Your Loved Ones: Why a Will Is Not Enough
The most common way to pass your assets to your beneficiaries is to use a will. One reason why wills are a common estate planning tool is that they are easy to create. You can even create a will online. Sometimes a will is all you need to get the job done. However, sometimes a…
Why Do You Need a Living Trust
April 24, 2022
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Passing on assets to one’s kin after passing away can be done several ways. Making a will is the most common method. It successfully passes your possessions to the designated individuals, but only after going through probate and estate taxes. A better method for some people is to make a living trust, which also provides…
Judge Rules Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes Not Allowed in Wisconsin
January 15, 2022
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A County Judge ruled Thursday that drop boxes could not be used to collect absentee ballots under Wisconsin law. “It’s all good and nice, but there’s no authority to do it,” Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge Michael Bohren said after the hearing, NPR reported. Bohren agreed with the plaintiff attorney’s argument that state law only allows two…
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