Estate Planning

Michael Jackson's Will Released, but Who Wrote It?
Last week, I wrote about some of the potential medical malpractice issues that Michael Jackson's death might raise...

Michael as Elvis: Post-Death Exploitation of Jackson's Name Will Create "Money-Making Machine" to Pay Off Hefty Estate Tax Bill
I previously blogged some of the estate tax issues to be faced by Michael Jackson's estate: Michael Jackson's Looming "Estate Tax Disaster" Settling Michael Jackson's Estate May Be a Thriller for the Lawyers I also previously made available a copy of Jackson's will, which provides that all of his assets...

Michael Jackson's Dead a Mystery
From Reuters re Yahoo! News: "Mystery surrounds Michael Jackson's sudden death"-- One day after Michael Jackson's sudden death, speculation was already turning to what killed the 50-year-old "King of Pop" just weeks before a long-awaited series of comeback concerts...

New pension rule may affect payouts for some retirees
A growing number of defined-benefit pension plans, especially small- to-mid-sized plans, could be in trouble this year because of the struggling stock market combined with a little-known provision in the Pension Protection Act of 2006...

Michael Jackson's Death and Malpractice Issues
Michael Jackson's death could potentially raise medical malpractice and criminal liability issues, writes Eric Turkewitz at the New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog...

Is there a legal obligation to protect pensions?
Yes, according to the Canadian Auto Workers union and they aren't at all impressed by the Ontario government's announcement that they would not allow the Pension Benefits Guarantee Fund to operate at a deficit...

ERISA Pension Benefits after Termination
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974

Military Veterans Benefits, Part 3
Other Benefits

Military Veterans Benefits
How to obtain full range of benefits for veterans and dependnets

Pre-paid Leagal Services
What are Prepaid Legal Benefit Plans

I have worked for this employer for only three weeks. The employer makes up his own rules as to what he chooses to report for the purpose of property taxes. He tells me to "let them come after us". He defines Entertain
He arrogantly insists, "let them come after us." Well, if you are invo...

Can a person adopt if they are a convicted drug felon?
This is largely dependent on the specific laws in the applicable jurisdiction, a...

Is a surviving spouse (wife) responsible for the credit card debt that was in their deceased spourse's (husband's) name?
when my father died my mother sent a letter and a copy of a death certificate ( ...

My father recently re-financed his home and was told they would give him $8,000.00 out of their loan origination fees for him to pay his credit cards off. He didn't qualify for any cash out so they were going to take car
Absolutely! I would call a RESPA attorney immediately as soon as you can. They a...

When selling an inherited home, how to make sure that the beneficiaries are taxed on the stepped up basis?
The cost basis at which the beneficiaries receive the property is the current fa...

Nortel
faces class action over changes to employee pension plan

Lipitor
Review of Studies Show No Significant Benefit in Women

Jackson National Life Insurance
Settles Class Action for $22 Million

Airport Security
Jackson County pays former employee $200,000 whistleblower settlement.

Unclaimed $14 Million Settlement
Ohio Charities to Benefit

Wrongful Death
alleging death was caused by the conduct of negligent defendant.