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Wills

Did Whitney Houston Leave Too Much Money To Bobbi Kristina?

March 20, 2023 By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.

Whitney Houston Bobbi Kristina

Whitney Houston’s estate was worth approximately $20 million when she died – plenty to meet the needs of her only daughter – Bobbi Kristina. Sadly, only a few years after Houston’s death, Bobbi Kristina died as well.  Although Bobbi Kristina’s previous boyfriend, Nick Gordon, is still a suspect in her murder, many say that having […]

Filed Under: Trusts, Wills Tagged With: Bobbi Kristina, Estate, Trusts, Whitney Houston, Wills

Are Handwritten Intentions Enforceable? Princess Diana Thought So..

March 13, 2023 By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.

Handwritten intentions and Princess Diana

Princess Diana of Wales was one of the world’s most loved celebrities – and one of the richest.  Her tragic death in 1997 was world news. The majority of her estate, reportedly worth $40 million at the time of her death, was divided between Prince William and Prince Harry in her estate plan.  However, she […]

Filed Under: Wills Tagged With: Handwritten Intentions, Wills

Sonny Bono’s Procrastination in Creating a Will Led to Years of Estate Battles

November 16, 2022 By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.

Procrastination and Wills

Sonny Bono, the singer, songwriter, restauranteur, and former Congressman, died in a tragic ski accident in 1998 at the age of 62. His net worth was just under $2 million at the time of his death, yet Bono did not have a will. Apparently, he meant to have one drawn up, but simply never got […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills Tagged With: Celebrities, Dying Intestate

Stress Test Your Estate Plan

October 3, 2022 By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.

Stress test estate plan

So, you have done the hard work of establishing an estate plan.  Good for you!  However, you still have serious work to do to ensure that the strategy you have selected will maximize your peace of mind and protect your legacy. Estate plans should be like living, breathing creations that reflect the changes in your […]

Filed Under: Design, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills Tagged With: Estate Plan

3 Simple Ways to Avoid Probate Costs

September 5, 2022 By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.

probate costs

The bad news: probated estates are subject to a variety of costs from attorneys, executors, appraisers, accountants, courts, and state law.  Depending on the probate’s complexity, fees can run into tens of thousands of dollars. The good news: probate costs can be reduced by avoiding probate.  It’s really that simple. Here are three simple ways […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills, wwPROBATE Tagged With: Beneficiaries, Cost, Living Trust, Probate, Probate Costs, Probate Court, Property

Wills, Trusts & Dying Intestate: How They Differ

August 16, 2022 By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.

Wills, trusts & dying intestate

Most people understand that having some sort of an estate plan is, as Martha Stewart would say, a “good thing.” However, many of us don’t take the steps to get that estate plan in place because we don’t understand the nuances between wills and trusts – and dying without either. Here’s what will generally happen […]

Filed Under: Design, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills, wwPROBATE Tagged With: Adult Children, Dying Intestate, No Will, Privacy, Trust, Will, Will vs Trust

Do I Need a Will or Trust?

July 25, 2022 By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.

Will or trust

Yes! Everyone needs a will, trust, or both to ensure your legacy is passed on in the way you intend, to provide for children, spouse, and family members, and in the case of trusts, to avoid probate. Wills and trusts are not just for the wealthy: A well-drafted plan ensures that what you do have […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills Tagged With: Will vs Trust

Estate Planning: Why Me, Why Now, and Is a Will Enough?

July 18, 2022 By Gratia P. Schoemakers, Esq.

Estate Planning and Wills

You have worked hard for years, have family members and friends you care about, and have approached a time in your life when “estate planning” sounds like something you should do, but you are not exactly sure why.  You may feel that you are not wealthy enough or old enough to bother or care.  Or […]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Wills Tagged With: Estate Plan, Will vs Trust

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