There is no one way to cope with a fatal illness diagnosis; whether a person is given weeks or a few years to live, the way he or she responds is intensely personal. Some people, like iconic comedian and actor Gene Wilder, choose to keep their prognosis quiet for a...
Month: August 2016
Prince estate to open Paisley Park as a Graceland-like museum
When a person dies without a will, it is not necessary for the estate to be enormous to have disputes among family members arise. However, as the estate increases in value, the likelihood of probate litigation will obviously increase. In Ohio, tensions over oil...
How the courts assess claims to an inheritance
A few months ago, we wrote a blog post discussing some of the serious problems that were likely to arise in the wake of legendary musician Prince's unexpected death. One of the main complications that presented itself early on was the fact that Prince did not have a...
Think you’re too young for a will? 4 questions to consider first
Any unexpected death is undoubtedly tragic and devastating for the friends and families who are left to cope with that sudden loss. Ideally, a person will have drafted a will or put together a comprehensive estate plan to direct people through this difficult time, but...