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Can You “Contest-Proof” Your Estate Plan? Provided By: Alan G. Orlowsky If we thought about it, most of us would prefer to create as little stress and conflict as possible for our children and family who survive us. We do not want our loved ones to feel compelled to engage in or find themselves trapped […]

Multiple Wills Can Create Drama Even After Death Provided By: Alan G. Orlowsky About two years ago, one Texas doctor created nearly as much drama after death as he did during life. Family members were shocked and dismayed to find out that the decedent had not one, not two, but four separate wills. A 2009 […]

Should I Contest a Will or Trust? Provided By: Alan G. Orlowsky The death of a beloved friend or family member can be a time when those who loved the decedent draw closer to one another in celebration of the decedent’s life and legacy. Conversely, it can also be a time where tensions between surviving […]

Arthur Conan Doyle’s Estate Files Lawsuit Provided By: Alan G. Orlowsky The heirs of the estate of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, filed a lawsuit to halt the production of an upcoming film depicting the latter years of the character’s life. Entitled Mr. Holmes, the estate is claiming that the movie infringes […]