Prince Estate Battle: What Happens When You Die Without a Will

When Prince died unexpectedly on April 21, 2016, he left behind a musical legacy worth an estimated $156 million. He also left behind something else: no will, no trust, and no estate... Read more »
How Did Adin Ross’ Sister Die? What Officials Say About Podcaster’s Sister — California Estate Planning Takeaways

How Did Adin Ross’ Sister Die? What Officials Say About Podcaster’s Sister — California Estate Planning Takeaways

Key takeaways (quick answer) The news reports that Madeline Ross, the sister of online streamer Adin Ross, died in Florida at age 36 and that the medical examiner has not released an... Read more »
If a Husband and Wife Die Together, Who Inherits Community Property?

If a Husband and Wife Die Together, Who Inherits Community Property?

As set forth above, the retirement account at issue in our hypothetical is governed by ERISA, which provides that where a pension plan participant dies before retirement, their “surviving spouse” shall be... Read more »