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How to Minimize Inheritance Fights Between Relatives

By George Khoury, Esq. | Updated by Christie Nicholson, J.D. | Last updated on

When there's a death in the family, the last thing anyone wants is a big fight over the deceased's property and assets. Unfortunately, when it comes to money and inheritances, relatives can quickly turn to bitter enemies. However, there are few things a person can do to potentially help stop relatives from spending the funeral and grieving period fighting over who gets what. Here are three tips on how to minimize inheritance fights between relatives.

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Addams Family Estate Planning: Protect Your Weird Wishes

By Jordan Walker, J.D. | Last updated on

Netflix recently released the first behind-the-scenes images for the second season of Wednesday. The official premiere date for Season 2 hasn’t been announced, but we know it’s expected sometime next year.   While we wait, let’s grab a shovel and dig into Wednesday’s eccentric family. The Addams…

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Lessons from Lisa Marie Presley: Make Estate Plans and Funeral Arrangements

By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on

Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley, died in 2023. She left behind her memoir, which her daughter, Riley Keough, completed. In the book From Here to the Great Unknown, Lisa Marie details her grief after her son, Benjamin Keough, died by suicide at age 27. She admitted to…

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Avoid Haunting Your Loved Ones With Your Will: Don’t Rule From the Grave

By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on

Estate planning is an essential step in protecting your loved ones. In your will, you can leave gifts and bequests to family and friends in hopes that they will enrich and improve their circumstances. You may even have a clear vision of how they should spend their inheritance or…

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Halloween Started as a Way To Communicate With the Dead. Now We Have Estate Planning

By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

This time of year is fun for Halloween parties and trick-or-treating, but have you ever wondered how these spooky Halloween traditions started? Why do we dress up in costumes? Why do we give treats? Why do we carve jack-o’-lanterns? What is our fascination with a connection between the living…

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Cher’s Conservatorship Battle With Son Elijah Blue: What Are Her Options?

By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on

Cher shares a child with late musician Gregg Allman. Allman left behind a trust that gives their 47-year-old son significant sums of money. She is concerned that her son, who has a history of severe mental health issues and alleged substance abuse, is unable to manage these…

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