When it comes to estate planning, the internet is brimming with DIY solutions and online services promising quick, cheap, and convenient ways to handle your legal needs. However, estate planning is not merely a task to check off a list—it’s a crucial process that ensures your wishes are respected and your loved ones are taken...Read More

The recent death of musical artist Prince has had a major impact on the entertainment industry. Shortly after his death, his sister Tyka Nelson filed documents with the Carver County probate court indicating that Prince died intestate, which means he left no will behind. This will significantly complicate the division of his estate and will...Read More

Palm Beach Family Argues Undue Influence of a Will in Probate court A death in the family can be distressing and emotionally draining for those left behind. In a recent case brought before the Westmoreland County Common Pleas Court, however, the death of a father had serious financial consequences for his daughter. Jennie Scaife of...Read More

“Lizzie Borden Took an Ax . . . “ Notwithstanding that Lizzie Borden was acquitted in 1893 of murdering her step-mother and father with an ax in their family home in Fall River, Massachusetts, and thereafter inherited a large fortune from her father’s estate (an amount equal to the inheritance of her older sister, Emma...Read More

Boynton Beach city officials announced recently that the two city-owned cemeteries, Boynton Beach Memorial Park and Sara Sims Memorial Gardens, are near full capacity. As reported by the Sun Sentinel, city officials expect that the approximate 160 burial plots still available at Boynton Beach Memorial Park will be sold within the next year. The remaining...Read More