Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, known colloquially by the nicknames “Mr. Cub” and “Mr. Sunshine” passed away January 23, 2015. Initially, his estranged wife Elizabeth Banks was given control of his estate. Estate planning documents for a living will and trust signed in October 2014 were brought forward by Regina Rice. Rice had been a […]
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A frequent problem in estate planning involves the ownership of vehicles. For example, if a vehicle is titled in a spouse’s name, but you have made all the payments, what happens to the vehicle if your spouse passes away before the title is transferred? Understanding Title and Estate Inclusion The key factor in determining whether
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In estate planning, a challenging situation arises when an elderly parent begins to show signs of diminishing capacity, such as symptoms of Alzheimer’s or dementia. Unfortunately, this is an all-too-common issue. Clear Counsel Law Group frequently receives inquiries from individuals concerned about their parent’s ability to amend estate planning documents under these circumstances. It is
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