Did Tammy Wynette Want To Disinherit Her Children? Virginia Wynette Pugh, who later became known as Tammy Wynette, was born in Mississippi on May 5, 1942 to a family of cotton farmers. Tammy’s father died when Tammy was just an infant. As Tammy grew up, she taught herself to play a variety of musical instruments…
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For any of you who are into the interesting, strange and downright bizarre stories of the Rich and Famous and their estates, you have to check out Investigation Discovery’s show “The Will”. Personally, I really like this show (ok, I AM an estate planning lawyer) and find it both interesting and informative. I will try…
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Question: What is community property? I am married and live in Arizona. Does this affect me? Answer: Married individuals living in community property states own property their property as either community property or separate property. Community property is all property acquired during marriage, except property acquired by gift or inheritance, or property acquired after the…
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Arizona corporation commission nonprofit forms: the good and the bad regarding them. We’re here to keep you covered. Recently, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) released all new forms for entity filings. This includes new forms for nonprofit corporations. Depending on your goals, this could either help you or hurt you. Nonprofit corporations that wish to…
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What is a Homestead? Generally, a homestead is a dwelling including the land and buildings on the land that is occupied by the owner. What is a Homestead Exemption? A homestead exemption is a law that states that a person’s homestead is exempted from seizure or sale for a debt in certain situations. This means…
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Most parents want to treat their children fairly in their estate planning, and many assume this means that their children should have an equal inheritance. But fair does not necessarily mean equal. In some families, there may be special circumstances to consider. For example, parents may want to provide more to a child who struggles…
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Question: Is DIY estate planning a good idea? If you think performing your own surgery or doing your own dental work is a good idea, then maybe it is. Most educated consumers realize it’s not. With the number of online and do it yourself (DIY) document preparers continuing to grow, some people may be wondering…
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Planning ahead for your family when you don’t have children is a little bit different than when there are children involved. When you don’t have to worry about paying college tuition and other financial obligations parents often have to think about, you can consider different techniques that may not have been financially feasible if you…
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LOS ANGELES— A judge has extended the temporary conservatorship of Zsa Zsa Gabor’s husband over the ailing actress and her estate, court papers obtained Friday show. The one-page order issued Tuesday by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Reva Goetz means Frederic von Anhalt will remain as his 96-year-old wife’s interim caretaker at least until Aug.…
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An estate plan for Cinderella’s parents? Sounds weird, doesn’t it? Read this blog to find out more about the princess and estates. – I saw Cinderella for the first time with my daughter recently, and though I (and likely you) were familiar with the outline of the story, we often forget the backstory. It starts…
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There are many myths about wills, trust and other legal documents, and what is appropriate for a particular family. Below are some of the most common myths and facts about estate planning: MYTH: I am young and don’t have a lot of money, so I don’t need a will. Wills are only for older and…
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New Orleans — Former Covington resident Gail Sheffield was held dear by friends for her sense of humor, her modesty and her brilliance — “She was Google before there was Google’’ long-time friend Julia Sims said. But what Sheffield held most dear was feral cats. They were her passion in life, Sims said, and she…
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