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Retirement
fromIndependent
23 hours ago

State took 70m from estates of dead people after detecting overpayments

Welfare officials reclaimed nearly €70m from deceased individuals' estates due to overpayments.
fromABA Journal
2 days ago

Judge grants stay in February 2025 California bar examinees' case against ProctorU

The February 2025 exam faced numerous technical issues, including server problems and ineffective tech support, leading to a joint request for a stay in the case against ProctorU.
Law
#estate-planning
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Law

'Even the simple distribution of heirlooms can become contentious' - how to divide inheritance in blended families and avoid arguments

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Agriculture

'Our young daughter was left part of the family farm and relatives want their share now, but we can't afford to buy them out'

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Law

'Even the simple distribution of heirlooms can become contentious' - how to divide inheritance in blended families and avoid arguments

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Agriculture

'Our young daughter was left part of the family farm and relatives want their share now, but we can't afford to buy them out'

Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

The overlooked notarizations quietly slowing mortgage workflows

Lenders are modernizing the closing process with digital tools, but notarization outside closing events remains a challenge, slowing loan velocity and increasing compliance risks.
Venture
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Vision, Ownership, And Profit: What Law Firms Must Fix First - Above the Law

Clear ownership and aligned vision are essential for law firms to achieve sustainable profitability.
fromIndependent
5 days ago

'Mam has dementia and we need power of attorney to sell the house. But we've been quoted 10,000 in legal fees. What can we do?'

The family is faced with the challenge of appointing a decision-making representative for their mother, who has dementia, without a prior power of attorney in place.
Law
#family-dynamics
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Mental health

Ask Allison: I got short-changed in my mother's will because I was unable to care for her. How do I manage my resentment?

Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Wife Wants to Cut Our Son Out of the Will. Her Reason Is Cruel.

Cutting a child out of a will for not wanting children is punitive and can damage family relationships.
Mental health
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Ask Allison: I got short-changed in my mother's will because I was unable to care for her. How do I manage my resentment?

Resentment and disappointment over a parent's will can be challenging, especially when mental health issues are involved.
London politics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Family weren't told for a week after their brother's body was discovered in a Dublin apartment

Siblings of Jamie Weldon demand a review of gardaí communication with families regarding deceased individuals in tragic circumstances.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Why Founders Misjudge Divorce Risk - And Pay for It Later

Divorce significantly impacts business value, focusing on growth during marriage rather than just ownership or pre-marriage agreements.
#ai-in-law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
Law

AI Won't Replace Lawyers But Can Create Critical Shortage Of Good Ones - Above the Law

AI will not replace lawyers but will change the legal profession's structure and hiring practices.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI And The Future Of Legal Work: Augmentation, Not Automation - Above the Law

AI enhances legal workflows like document review and drafting but cannot replace lawyers due to lacking reliable deep legal reasoning, judgment, and advocacy.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Has Legal Industry Upheaval Changed Your Career Goals? - Above the Law

Law firms are seeking reader input on career goals amid AI-driven uncertainty.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

How Savvy Lawyers Balance AI Innovation With AI Responsibility - Above the Law

AI tools in law firms promise efficiency but may risk long-term expertise for short-term gains.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

AI Won't Replace Lawyers But Can Create Critical Shortage Of Good Ones - Above the Law

AI will not replace lawyers but will change the legal profession's structure and hiring practices.
Retirement
fromTheStreet
1 week ago

Retiring in New York? What to know first

New York provides retirees with lifestyle benefits and tax exemptions, making it a viable retirement option despite common perceptions of high costs.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Family sues L.A. mortuary over 'grotesque' embalming, claims decayed body oozed liquid

The body was visibly deteriorated and was observed discharging liquids from the facial area throughout the entire duration of the viewing and wake. The family was horrified and devastated by what they witnessed.
SF parents
fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
2 weeks ago

Tenancy in Common vs Joint Tenancy: Key Differences for Homebuyers

Tenancy in common is a form of co-ownership where two or more people each own a share of a property. One of the biggest advantages is flexibility. Ownership shares can be, but don't have to be equal. For example, one person can own 60 percent while another owns 40 percent, based on how much each contributed financially.
Real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

Chaos at NJ Attorney's office hampers mortgage fraud cases

President Donald Trump appointed his former personal lawyer, Alina Habba, to lead the prominent New Jersey office early in his term before a judge, Matthew Brann, disqualified Habba for sidestepping Senate confirmation. Habba's replacements, three prosecutors, picked by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, could be in a similar predicament.
NYC real estate
#prenuptial-agreements
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I want a prenup, but my fiancee won't even discuss it. How do I get her to sign the papers?

Prenuptial agreements protect business assets and employees, but require addressing the emotional significance marriage holds for partners who view it as a commitment beyond legal contracts.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I want a prenup, but my fiancee won't even discuss it. How do I get her to sign the papers?

Prenuptial agreements protect business assets and employees, but require addressing the emotional significance marriage holds for partners who view it as a commitment beyond legal contracts.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Widow in court fight with lawyer husband's ex over missing 434k from estate

A widow sues her late husband's ex-wife over misappropriated estate funds, seeking to enforce asset freezes after the ex-wife failed to repay ordered restitution.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

San Francisco to Pay Family Claiming Wrongful Death After Laguna Honda Transfers | KQED

They noticed a quick decline and he died really quickly after. There are laws and regulations that say what exactly is to be done if someone is transferred and we alleged they did not prepare him for this. If people with dementia are moved, even to a different building, they can go downhill immediately.
SF parents
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Autonomous AI In Law Firms: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? - Above the Law

Autonomous AI agents operating in law firms pose serious governance risks due to inadequate monitoring, transparency, and stop controls.
#litigation-finance
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Higher education

As Litigation Finance Grows, Law Students Have Opportunity To Get In On It Early - Above the Law

Law schools increasingly recognize litigation finance as essential knowledge, with programs like Certum Group's fellowship providing hands-on experience in how capital funds complex litigation.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Law

3 Questions For A Litigation Funding Startup Founder (Part I) - Above the Law

Lauren Harrison co-founded Signal Peak Partners to provide litigation finance for early-stage commercial disputes, leveraging her 25+ years of complex litigation experience.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

As Litigation Finance Grows, Law Students Have Opportunity To Get In On It Early - Above the Law

Law schools increasingly recognize litigation finance as essential knowledge, with programs like Certum Group's fellowship providing hands-on experience in how capital funds complex litigation.
Retirement
fromSubstack
3 weeks ago

Please Kill Me: The Step Up in Basis at Death

Step-up in basis automatically resets inherited assets to fair market value at death, eliminating capital gains taxes for heirs without requiring any action or qualification.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

People Often Confuse One Attorney For Another - Above the Law

Lawyers can minimize mistaken identity issues by clarifying their location and practicing due diligence in communication.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Parents Asked Me About Their Plan to Leave Their Estate to My Brother. They Hated My Answer.

Parents who solicit input on estate distribution should accept the recipient's honest suggestions without anger, even when disagreeing with the proposed allocation.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
9 years ago

Buy a home now, move in after the seller dies

Wealthy Southern California residents use life estates and charitable trusts to sell or gift high-value properties while retaining lifelong residency rights.
#inheritance-dispute
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Elderly siblings face homelessness after 600k inheritance feud with sister

Two elderly siblings face homelessness after losing a court battle over their mother's £600,000 estate and the right to remain in her home.
Real estate
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

I Almost Lost My Home in My Divorce - Here's What I Wish I'd Known Before I Filed

In community property states, homes purchased during marriage may be considered jointly owned regardless of whose name appears on the title, requiring strategic planning during divorce proceedings.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

California trial attorneys push bills to rein in 'bad actors' in legal industry

California trial lawyers support bills increasing penalties for attorneys who illegally solicit clients or allow hedge funds to control case strategy.
Real estate
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

I've been advising wealthy family offices on real estate for decades. This market requires another look at your 100-year plan | Fortune

Family offices must reassess their long-term investment strategies as the Great Wealth Transfer coincides with real estate market challenges and opportunities requiring portfolio adjustments.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

New York Courts unveils program to help inmates find representation to sue the state | amNewYork

New York's court system is launching a pilot program connecting incarcerated people with lawyers to pursue civil claims against the state, addressing the barrier of self-representation without legal resources.
Law
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Why So Many Legal Courts in S.F.? | KQED

San Francisco concentrates multiple levels of state and federal courts in one location, including Superior Court, U.S. District Court, Court of Appeals, and California Supreme Court, which is unusual compared to other states where courts are typically dispersed across state capitals or larger cities.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Retirees Beware: 6 States That Collect Over $9,000 in Taxes Every Year

Several states impose high combined state and local tax burdens, driven by heavy property, income, and retirement-income taxation that significantly affects residents and retirees.
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

The Best Day to Shop Estate Sales Can Be a Big Gamble

Estate sales typically last for three days over a weekend: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Since sellers are eager to move product, they will often discount items as the days progress. Friday is full price, Saturday is 25% off, and Sunday is 50% off. This can vary, depending on the estate sale, but since the ultimate goal is to clear a space and sell as much as possible, you can usually count on steeper discounts the longer the sale continues.
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Do I have any grounds to contest my elderly cousin's new will?'

'The cousin is slipping mentally and I think they were put under pressure by other relatives who stand to benefit' Query: Dear Mary Frances, I'm in a very difficult situation with my wider family and don't know what to do. An elderly cousin of mine, a farmer, has been in a nursing home for quite some time. Their farm is rented out and I was put in charge of their finances, managing the rent of the farm to a neighbour, who has taken good care of it.
Mental health
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Former Girardi firm lawyer pleads guilty over failure to pay orphans, widows of plane crash victims

A lawyer at Tom Girardi's defunct firm pleaded guilty to criminal contempt for failing to distribute $7.5 million in Boeing settlement funds to families of Lion Air Flight 610 crash victims.
fromVulture
2 months ago

Michael Jackson's Estate Executors Want to Make Paris Jackson Pay

"These payments appear, at least in part, to consist of lavish gratuities bestowed upon already well-compensated counsel," her motion argued. "As painful as it is to say in print, the present records suggest a group of closely-knit, highly-compensated lawyers is exploiting Executors' lack of oversight to skim money from the Estate, in plain view."
US news
#fair-deal
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Public health

'My sibling got the family home for free - now they expect us to split the bill for Mum and Dad 's nursing home care'

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Public health

'My sibling got the family home for free - now they expect us to split the bill for Mum and Dad's nursing home care'

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Public health

'My sibling got the family home for free - now they expect us to split the bill for Mum and Dad 's nursing home care'

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Public health

'My sibling got the family home for free - now they expect us to split the bill for Mum and Dad's nursing home care'

UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

High Court fast-tracks judicial review into inheritance tax relief reforms

High Court ordered urgent rolled-up hearing for judicial review challenging Government's APR and BPR inheritance tax reform consultation, citing delays and alleged unlawful limited consultation.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Billable Hour's Existential Crisis Has An Access To Justice Silver Lining - Above the Law

AI adoption among lawyers has doubled to 69%, with significant time savings forcing firms to reconsider billable hour models as a primary revenue mechanism.
Healthcare
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Think Life Insurance Is a Waste of Money? These 10 Realities Might Change Your Mind

Purchasing life insurance early keeps premiums lower, ensures stable long-term financial protection, supports family goals, and requires strict on-time payments.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Paperwork Stands Between Law School Receiving Millions In Funding - Above the Law

Appalachian School of Law faces severe financial distress, seeking reduced county aid while resisting financial transparency despite economic impact on the community.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Family win 700k inheritance fight with mum's boyfriend over fake will and wedding

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
US politics
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

He helped take over a dead man's Sherman Oaks home. Now he'll spend more than 16 years in prison

Man sentenced over 16 years for burglary, identity theft, and wire fraud tied to a dismembered homeowner and a fraudulent $1.5 million home sale.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Grandmother Left Her Entire $20 Million Fortune to the Least Deserving Person Imaginable

A grandmother's legal right to distribute her $20 million estate as she chooses cannot be challenged unless undue influence or mental incapacity is proven, which are difficult to establish.
US politics
fromabovethelaw.com
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 01.12.26

A criminal DOJ probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell triggered a sharp market decline, amid several high-profile legal developments affecting courts, counsel, and copyright.
US news
fromShore News Network
2 months ago

Federal judge rejects habeas bid from Brooklyn spiritual counselor convicted of abusing teen

A federal judge denied Nechemya Weberman's habeas petition, upholding his state conviction for serial sexual abuse of a teenage counseling client.
Mental health
fromIndependent
2 months ago

My daughter's relationship has ended and I fear her ex-boyfriend will claim on the field I gave her - does he have a case?

A parent transferred 10 acres to their daughter for a home, but planning delays and her reunion with an ex-partner caused anxiety.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
23 years ago

When to Raise the Issue of Death

California sellers must disclose deaths occurring on property within three years; deaths older than three years generally don't require disclosure, though recent deaths remain a legal gray area.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

We Have No Choice But to Sell My Mother's House. There's One Exasperating Person Standing in My Way.

A reluctant sibling is blocking the sale of an elderly mother's house needed to fund assisted living, risking the mother's finances within months.
#legal-blogs
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

How to take over a mortgage when inheriting a house

Heirs can inherit a house without assuming the mortgage; understanding federal rules and contacting the lender quickly preserves options and prevents costly mistakes.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

8 things your adult kids will fight over when you're gone that have nothing to do with money - Silicon Canals

When my grandmother passed away three years ago, I watched my family transform into people I barely recognized. The woman who'd been my biggest supporter left behind more than just her handwritten letters that I still keep. She left a family suddenly wrestling over who got her wedding china, her favorite armchair, and even who deserved to keep the voicemail messages she'd left on their phones. The money part? That was straightforward.
Relationships
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Good intentions do not protect brokers from trust account violations

Brokers must implement end-to-end trust fund systems proving penny-perfect compliance; intent does not excuse control failures or inadequate supervision.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Solicitors in legal dispute after mistakenly paying almost 100,000 to estate of deceased client

Error at Galway city law firm came to light last year
Law
Law
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I am my aunt's main carer and she said she would provide for me in her will. But now she says she's leaving everything to a nephew. What can I do?'

Verbal promises of inheritance are generally not legally binding; formal, written estate documents and clear legal agreements are required to secure an inheritance.
Law
fromRoad & Track
1 month ago

New York Judge Brings the Hammer Down on Alleged Staged Car Accident, Insurance Fraud Ring

A New York court ruled an alleged staged car-crash insurance fraud ring ineligible for insurer payouts after finding intentional collisions and coordinated medical kickbacks.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Don't Expect Money When My Dad Dies. I'm Terrified of What He Might Leave Me With Instead.

I'm sorry you're dealing with this. Having a financially irresponsible parent creates real anxiety, and you deserve clarity so you can plan your own future. Here's the good news: You are not responsible for your father's debts when he dies. Period. Debts die with the debtor unless you've co-signed loans, have joint credit cards, or are a joint account holder. Don't do any of those things.
Law
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Reverse mortgage servicers face lawsuit over borrower fees

Class-action alleges HECM servicers improperly added attorneys', property inspection, preservation and appraisal fees to reverse mortgage loan balances, inflating principals and costs.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 months ago

As the 'great wealth transfer' gets underway, what are the current inheritance tax rules?

"We are still in the early days of the so-called great wealth transfer," says the lawyer Pierre Valentin, the joint head of art law at Fieldfisher. "The wave started in the US with the sale of collections such as those of Sydell Miller, Mica Ertegun and more recently, Leonard Lauder. The wave is coming to Europe, for example with the auction of the collection of Pauline Karpidas [last] September. I expect that there will be many more of those 'white glove' sales in the next 10 to 15 years because younger collectors collect differently from their parents and grandparents."
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Running Your Cases - Above the Law

They don't drive it. They don't manage it. They don't control it. They let it control them. And then one day, they look up and realize discovery closed last week, the client is asking why nobody has taken the key depo, the adjuster wants a status report "by the end of the day," and the partner is asking the question that makes your stomach drop: "Where are we on this file?"
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

'Adventures In Legal Tech': Efficiency, AI, And Business Planning For The Solo Practitioner - Above the Law

With so many options out there, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and confused about where to begin. To help you make sense of it all, "Adventures in Legal Tech" welcomed Jess Birkin, a solo attorney who gets a heck of a lot done in her unique practice niche by leveraging AI and business planning. Goals Versus Themes It's been a decade of upheaval. For lawyers, this reality complicates setting specific goals, because they are likely to be upended by outside events.
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Alienating Our Affections - Above the Law

Sullivan & Cromwell adopted an income-partner model, accelerating the decline of single-tier law firm partnerships across Biglaw.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Economic Resilience For Law Firms Starts With How You Operate Day To Day - Above the Law

Economic resilience for law firms requires operational control—stable payment collection, expense management, visibility, and proactive systems to preserve cash flow and enable confident decision-making.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Lawyers Frequently Lie To Their Adversaries - Above the Law

Lawyers must verify adversaries' statements because misrepresentations can be used to advance positions and may lead to sanctions or other serious consequences.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Law Students Make Hail Mary Plea For ABA To Curb Law Firm Recruitment Timelines - Above the Law

Accelerated Big Law recruiting pressures students with early hiring before grades, undermining legal education, student well-being, and normal law-school timelines.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Statewide matrimonial judge tells family attorneys to lower the heat in litigation amNewYork

You need to calm down in court and stop emailing him multi-page letters asking him to intervene in your cases. I think it's the tenor of our times, Sunshine, the statewide coordinating matrimonial judge, told a room of more than 100 attorneys at the Bar Association's Family Law Luncheon. I need to urge everyone to take it down a tone.
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Lawyers Should Circulate Word Versions Of Documents To Be Negotiated - Above the Law

Send editable Word documents rather than PDFs when a document requires negotiation to enable redlining and avoid formatting issues from PDF-to-Word conversion.
Law
fromFindLaw Blogs
2 months ago

FindLaw Legal Blogs - FindLaw

FindLaw's Legal Blogs provide current legal news, resources, and specialized content for consumers and legal professionals, with newsletter subscriptions available.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Threading The Needle: How To Win The Case That Can't Be Won (At Least Not The Obvious Way) - Above the Law

Win messy cases by accepting client imperfection, avoiding absolutism, and focusing ruthlessly on the single pivotal issue that defines where responsibility ends.
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