Estate

The Girl & the Fig

Rozanne Gold | Posted 04.02.2012

Rozanne Gold

Sondra Bernstein is not an overnight sensation. But a sensation she is, as the proprietor of three of northern California's dining gems; overseer of a farm that grows biodynamic fruits and vegetables, creator of a "branded" line of food products, and "Mamma Cass" to 200 families in the area.

Is Facebook Part Of Your Estate? New Laws Debated

AP | MICHAEL AVOK | Posted 03.15.2012

LINCOLN, Neb. -- When Karen Williams' son died in a motorcycle crash, the Oregon woman turned to his Facebook account in hopes of learning more about ...

9 Things Women Must Do Before Divorce

Jeffrey A. Landers | Posted 05.25.2011

Jeffrey A. Landers

I talk with women facing divorce on a daily basis and the emotions they are dealing with are all over the board. But there is one common thread--they ...

Weekly Audit: Tax Cuts for the Rich Extended

The Media Consortium | Posted 05.25.2011

The Media Consortium

Weekly Audit: Tax Cuts for the Rich ExtendedBy Lindsay Beyerstein, Media Consortium Blogger Congressional Republicans and the White House struck an ...

Role Reversal: Why Adult Kids Of Divorce Are Demanding Their Elderly Parents Get Pre-Nups

Jill Brooke | Posted 05.25.2011

Jill Brooke

It used to be that parents were the ones counseling kids to have pre-nups and not be silly romantics. But these days -with 500,000 new marriages a year between couples over the age of 65 - it's more likely that it's the adult kids of divorce who are worrying about financial futures and now asking, insisting or even begging their parents to get pre-nups.

Why did Jackson Exclude Family as Executors?

Jordan M. Atin | Posted 05.25.2011

Jordan M. Atin

The disappointment felt by the Jackson family, is likely a result of the fact that Michael did not advise them of his choice of executors prior to his death.

Michael's Will Not a "Thriller" But There is More to Come

Jordan M. Atin | Posted 05.25.2011

Jordan M. Atin

Rather than directing how his assets are being disposed of in the will itself, Jackson directs that his assets should be disposed of in accordance with his previously established family trust.

Jackson Irresponsible If He Died Without Will

Jordan M. Atin | Posted 11.17.2011

Jordan M. Atin

If reports are true, Michael Jackson may have died without a Will. No wonder, he was like a child that would never grow up.

There's One in Every Family.... Part 2

Jordan M. Atin | Posted 11.17.2011

Jordan M. Atin

Although you think you really know your siblings, you may be wrong.