Following the recent success of the holographic appearance of late rapper Tupac Shakur at the Coachella music festival, the hologram's creators have announced that they may soon be bringing a holographic Elvis Presley to the stage. Digital Domain Media Group, along with the Elvis Presley estate, have announced their plans to bring the rock and roll star back as a virtual creation. The digitally recreated image of Elvis may soon be appearing on television, motion pictures, as well as music … [Read more...] about Digital Elvis May Soon Enter the Building
Estate Planning
Missouri Lawmakers Approve Elder Law Expansion
Along with other states, Missouri may soon expand its elder law protections by adopting a new law that makes specific types of elder abuse a crime. Lawmakers in the Missouri legislature have approved a bill that would include financial elder abuse as a crime punishable as a felony offense. The bill has received wide support from lawmakers of both parties, and is now waiting to be signed into law by Governor Jay Nixon. Currently, Missouri law makes it a felony offense for anyone to knowingly or … [Read more...] about Missouri Lawmakers Approve Elder Law Expansion
Estate Planning: Faith Matters
People creating an estate plan have to deal with uncomfortable questions of mortality and death. For many, these questions naturally lead to questions of religion, values, and ethics. For the faithful, an estate plan is not merely an exercise in legal formalities, but a way to ensure that your values and religious faith are affirmed and protected after you die. Here are several issues you may want to consider if religious concerns are important to you. 1. Your Representatives If you name an … [Read more...] about Estate Planning: Faith Matters
Thomas Kinkade Estate In New Legal Fight
No sooner had artist Thomas Kinkade died in April than his estate was embroiled in a legal fight over the release of information about the artist's life. Now, a California probate court judge is considering whether the artist's live-in girlfriend, Amy-Pinto Walsh, can have her day in court, or if she should submit her claims only in a secret arbitration hearing. Ms. Pinto-Walsh had been living with Mr. Kinkade at the time of his death, having also served as his personal assistant. Mr. Kinkade … [Read more...] about Thomas Kinkade Estate In New Legal Fight
3 Estate Planning Issues For the Divorcing Couple
One of the most important times for you to review, or begin creating, your estate plan is when you go through a change in marital status. A divorced person has distinctly different estate planning concerns than a married person, and your estate plan needs to take these differences into account as soon as possible. Here are three common estate planning issues that divorced or divorcing people need to address. Issue 1: No more spousal share. All states have laws that give each spouse the right … [Read more...] about 3 Estate Planning Issues For the Divorcing Couple
Guarding Against Post-Death Identity Theft
A new study reports that about 2.5 million Americans of a unique group are the victims of identity theft every year. What makes these victims different than the millions more Americans who are victimized by identity theft is the fact that these people are deceased. Identity thieves can use the information from deceased victims to open fraudulent accounts just as they would with a living person's information. While you cannot guarantee that identity theft will never happen, there are steps you … [Read more...] about Guarding Against Post-Death Identity Theft
Moving? Your Estate Plan May Need An Update
A good estate plan is one that will last you a long time, provided you don't just let it sit in a drawer somewhere gathering dust. There are certain events in life that should prompt you to at least review your estate plan so you can be assured it will be ready when you need it. Moving is just such an event. While you probably won't need to make any changes if you move to a new home within the same state, crossing state lines is potentially problematic for any estate plan, and you will want to … [Read more...] about Moving? Your Estate Plan May Need An Update
Jimi Hendrix Movie Moving Ahead Without Hendrix Tunes
The family-run corporation that represents the estate of the late guitar legend Jimi Hendrix is refusing to give permission to film makers filming a new movie about his life. Experience Hendrix, LLC recently issued a statement detailing how it would not grant permission to any filmmakers to use original Hendrix music in any film unless the estate was fully involved in the development of the movie from the earliest stages. This may pose a problem to the producers of “All Is by my Side,” the film … [Read more...] about Jimi Hendrix Movie Moving Ahead Without Hendrix Tunes
Cohabitating Couples and Estate Planning – 3 Questions
Question 1: If I die, will my partner inherit my property? Answer: Probably not. Unless you have taken steps to ensure that your partner will inherit your assets after you die, there is no provision in the law that grants your partner the right to inherit. Unlike married couples, cohabitating couples are not entitled to receive property from the other upon that person's death. You can, however, choose to leave your partner an inheritance by creating a will or other estate planning … [Read more...] about Cohabitating Couples and Estate Planning – 3 Questions
Estate Planning For Young Parents
All too often, young parents ignore estate planning because they believe they are too young, cannot afford the expense, or are in excellent health and will not have to worry about it for very long time. Regardless of your reasons, young parents are almost at a greater need of estate planning than the elderly. Let's take a look at why young families need to develop estate plans as soon as possible. Childcare If your child is faced with a sudden reality of both parents dying, who will step in to … [Read more...] about Estate Planning For Young Parents
