By Leonard Sciolla, LLP | Published October 30, 2023 | Posted in estate planning | Tagged Tags: estate planning, Petition to Terminate Conservatorship, supported decision-making agreement (SDM) | Comments Off on Conservatorship
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Early in August, former NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher filed a Petition to Terminate Conservatorship, for Accounting, and Other Relief with the Probate Court of Shelby County, Tennessee. The Conservatorship was terminated by the Judge in late September as a result. In his petition and a motion filed on August 21, 2023, Mr. Oher alleges Read More
Read MoreYou may think you have considered everything when it comes to your estate planning, but if you own any animals, what will happen to them in the event of your death? One option in New Jersey and Pennsylvania is to establish an animal trust. An animal trust in Pennsylvania can be put in place while Read More
Read MoreQueen of Soul Aretha Franklin died on August 16, 2018 without a will. According to Michigan law, Franklin’s four sons will divide her large estate equally. The AP reports no conflicts have arisen among her family members, but it is expected to take years to establish the value of her estate. Two years after his Read More
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Read MoreThe recent death of music legend Prince has brought the topic of wills to the forefront. His sister filed documents stating that Prince did not have a will. Now the court is working to determine how to divide his estimated $300 million estate among his siblings and half-siblings. This situation highlights the importance of writing Read More
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