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 | Divorce, Property Division
By Michelle Brooker The strong bond between an owner and their pet cannot be understated. Whether we’re talking about a dog, cat, goldfish or a Llama, owners often treat their pets almost like children and, for many, they are an inseparable part of the family. Since... by HBP Law | Divorce, Money, Property & Support, Property Division
California is one of only a few states in the country that use community property rules when deciding how assets are divided in divorce. To put it simply, property gained or improved during the marriage will be split as evenly as possible; the same is true for marital... by HBP Law | High Net Worth, Property Division
by Chandra Moss As most persons have “heard” by now (pun intended), actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard went through a heavy divorce battle. Unfortunately for Mr. Depp, per media reports, the parties did not sign a prenuptial agreement. Why unfortunate? Because under... by HBP Law | Property Division
California is one of only a few states that considers marital property to be communal, meaning it belongs equally to each spouse, regardless as to how the item, asset, or property was actually obtained. You could pay 100% for an item while you are married and half of...
