Thomas Kinkade was a relatively young man. At age 54, he no doubt thought he had time to create more art and enjoy life with his girlfriend, to whom he was engaged. One of the things standing in the way of that enjoyment was the fact that he was not yet divorced from his wife …. Read More
Recently, a same-sex couple thought they were doing everything right. They had been together nearly 25 years and were married in San Francisco when it became legal to do so. They each named the other as beneficiary on life insurance policies. Their property was in both their names. However, they moved to another state that …. Read More
Rosa Parks taught us many things. Stand up for yourself even if you must stand alone. Sit by yourself and others will join you. Live a life of goodness and leave the world a better place. She reportedly said, “Each person must live their life as a model for others.” Today, our Los Angeles readers …. Read More
On behalf of Louis Pacella, Attorney at Law posted in Wills on Thursday, May 17, 2012 Estate planning uses wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives and other documents to make certain that when we pass away (in Los Angeles at a ripe old age) that our wishes are honored regarding not only our possessions, but …. Read More
As the baby boomers age and reach retirement age, many will be updating their estate plans. For those who have not yet created a will, it is better to do it late than not at all. A well-thought-out estate plan could be one way for the elderly to protect their assets from a growing problem …. Read More
Multiple news sources revealed the details of the late Whitney Houston’s will. Los Angeles readers may wonder why her will was made public, when the details of many other celebrities remain private. The answer lies in the fact that Whitney Houston had a will, which is subject to probate and, thereby, open to the public. …. Read More
