by designonetest | Feb 14, 2016 | Estate Planning, retirement planning
Princess Diana of Wales was one of the world’s most loved celebrities – and one of the richest. Her tragic death in 1997 was world news. The majority of her estate, reportedly worth $40 million at the time of her death, was divided between Prince William and Prince...
by designonetest | Feb 12, 2016 | Estate Planning
A will documents who gets what (and when) after you die. Without a will, state law doles out your belongings. In many cases, your assets may end up in the hands of complete strangers. That’s exactly what happened to these three mega-celebrities: James Dean. Dean died...
by designonetest | Feb 10, 2016 | Estate Planning
WOW! Did you know that the legendary singer and actor, Elvis Presley, earned over a billion dollars throughout his somewhat short career? That’s billion – with a B. However, when the “King of Rock & Roll” died in 1977, his estate’s net worth was only $10 million....
by designonetest | Feb 9, 2016 | Estate Planning, Family Law
This is the first of many upcoming celebrity stories related to estate planning mishaps and the unintended and often overlooked consequences resulting from inadequate planning. The Big Bang Theory actress Kaley Cuoco is one of the highest paid actresses on television....
by designonetest | Jan 19, 2016 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Uncategorized
After a loved one dies, her estate must be settled. While most people want the settlement process to be done ASAP, probate can take between 18 and 24 months. Yes, you heard that right. The time delays create unnecessary stress. 5 Reasons Probate Takes So Long There...
by designonetest | Jan 17, 2016 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Uncategorized
The bad news: probated estates are subject to a variety of costs from attorneys, executors, appraisers, accountants, courts, and state law. Depending on the probate’s complexity, fees can run into tens of thousands of dollars. The good news: probate costs can be...
