Estate Planning, Probate & Elder Law Attorneys

»  The Shrinking Lump
If you were planning to take a lump sum from a pension plan, don't wait.

» First Day of School

Posting is probably going to be light this week and next, as I adjust to my first quarter in business school. I'm only taking one class, but it's a doozy (business statistics).

I'll resist posting a picture of me in my "back to school" duds, lunchbox (or dinnerbox, since I'm an evening student) in hand, heading to the GSB.

» Seth Tobias Case Settlement

I've blogged about the strange case of Seth Tobias before, here. Now (here) there is news of a potential settlement.

Mr. Tobias's brothers were previously attempting to use the so-called "slayer statute" to argue that Mr. Tobias's widow, Filomena, was involved in his murder and should therefore be disinherited.

Presumably Mr. Tobias's brothers are dropping their claim for a share of the estate.

» Should I Get The Auto Warranty?
This is a great time of year to buy a car. Salespeople are desperate for Christmas money, dealers want to close out the year with a bang, and the lot managers need to make room for new models. I’m going shopping later for a car with a friend and I’d like to get [...]

»  Getting Divorced? Pick A State
A-Rod's wife, Cynthia Rodriguez, is hoping to get a better settlement by filing for divorce in Florida rather than New York.