by HBP Law | Estate Planning
Estate planning mistakes become a costly affair when families have to sort out disagreements in probate court. More than a year after the unexpected death of rock legend Tom Petty, his widow and two daughters from a previous marriage are litigating the management of... 
by HBP Law | Estate Planning, Family Law, Probate, Property Division, Wills & Trust
Based upon documentation filed in Michigan’s Oakland County court, the beloved singer-songwriter’s estate is estimated to be worth approximately $80 million dollars. However, despite her wealth and access to counsel, she died with no will, trust or estate plan. In... by HBP Law | Divorce, Estate Planning, Family Law, Money, Property & Support, Property Division, Wills & Trust
The untimely death of chef and actor Anthony Bourdain has brought to national attention the potential ramifications of a person’s death during a divorce proceeding. In the same vein, it has highlighted the importance of understanding what would happen to your estate... by HBP Law | Estate Planning
Failing to plan is planning to fail. But just having an Estate Plan isn’t enough. Estate plans have to be regularly updated to account for major changes, such as marriage or divorce, the birth of a child, acquisition or divestiture of property, or changes to the... by HBP Law | Estate Planning
While most people are aware that an estate plan is something they should have, many believe that simply creating a will or trust is all they need to secure their future. While these documents are indeed important, they are not catch-all solutions to all of the... by HBP Law | Divorce, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
By Sharon Anderson On June 27, 2016, Governor Brown signed SB833: legislation which reduces Medi-Cal Estate Recovery’s ability to seek reimbursement from the estate of a surviving spouse. In short, this means that you can now use a revocable living trust to protect...