Friday, July 24, 2009 Press Coverage of Estate Planning This Week (July 24, 2009)John Eligon of the New York Times recounts that estate plan amendments late in life often lead to bitter fueds due to questions of capacity and overbearing caregivers, among others. See Battle Over Estates, Small or Astor-Size, Can Be Bitter (July 20, 2009).
Andrea Coombes of the Wall Street Journal discusses the troubles that arise in trying to access a decedent's online accounts, and suggests ways to safely share online access information so that it's available to your survivors after you die. See You Need an Online Estate Plan (July 19, 2009).
Eileen Ambrose of Tribune Media Services reviews the benefits of having a will, naming a guardian, and picking a sensible executor. See When There Is a Will, Things Are More Likely To Go Your Way (July 19, 2009).
Candice Choi of the Associated Press offers tips on three issues related to children and estate planning: guardianship, inheritance and trusts. See Safeguards Vital for Kids After Parents Are Gone (July 21, 2009).
Rick Bloom writes in Hometownlife.com about the benefits of living trusts, even for small estates. See Living Trust Great Vehicle, No Matter Estate Size (July 23, 2009). |