by Leslie Marenco | Apr 28, 2017 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Wills
Even after death, celebrities are highly publicized for their mistakes, many of which we make ourselves. This time last year, superstar musician Prince died suddenly, leaving no will, and the management of his substantial estate fraught with legal complications and...
by Leslie Marenco | Jan 27, 2017 | Articles, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Kids Protection Planning, Wills
Did you know that according to South Florida Parenting, 69% of parents have not named legal guardians for their kids in case something happens to them? Parents fail to nominate guardians for many reasons. Some don’t know they need to. Some don’t because it...
by Leslie Marenco | Jan 23, 2017 | Articles, Estate Planning, Wills
Formal invitations for this year’s wedding season have begun to arrive! I have 3 weddings scheduled from June to the end of the year. So for those of you getting married, Mazel tov! As couples who were recently married continue to bask in the afterglow of their...
by Leslie Marenco | Jan 18, 2017 | Articles, Probate, Trusts, Wills
A Tale of Ancillary Probate: Two and a Half Years, Three States, & Six Separate Probate Proceedings! For many families, owning land is a rewarding way to build wealth while creating a legacy for future generations. Indeed, we have lots of clients that are...
by Leslie Marenco | Dec 21, 2016 | Articles, Probate, Probate Litigation, Wills
Often I get clients who are interested in objecting to a Last Will and Testament because of suspected undue influence of their loved one. In Florida there is a split of authority over what happens to a previous Will when the most recent Will is invalidated by the...
by Leslie Marenco | Apr 29, 2016 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills
The untimely death of superstar Prince has brought a surprising issue to American living rooms: estate planning. If current reports are correct that Prince died without a will, state law and the Court system will dictate who controls and inherits his sizeable estate....
