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It might not be possible at this time to pass away and be brought back to life years later, but it could be some day. That could make estate planning challenging. A relatively small group of people is determined to prove that human remains can be frozen and brought back to life later by scientists. […]
The cremated remains of an Arizona woman’s father were stolen off her porch, after the package containing them was left there by a postal worker. Every December the major news outlets can be counted on to run three specific stories at least once. The first one is that carriers are having problems delivering a high […]
Can a Wisconsin family be brought back to life in the future? A man in Wisconsin has signed up for himself, his wife and their three sons to all be cryogenically frozen after they pass away, according to the Daily Mail in “Father spends $140,000 to sign his whole family up to be frozen in […]
Some attorneys take advantage of their elderly clients. One of those who did so, will serve 16 to 40 years in prison. There is a popular image of attorneys as shifty liars who will do or say anything. It is not an accurate portrayal of most lawyers. Almost all attorneys know they have responsibilities to […]
Special needs trust may be answer to new tax reforms. Some of the people who were concerned about the new tax reform law were people with disabilities, according to The Hill in “Restructured tax code would unduly burden people with disabilities.” However, the concerns raised in that article did not materialize. Not only will they […]
What is next, as Republicans look to reform programs? It appears that Republicans may be prepared to propose cuts to some of the most popular government programs, according to Financial Advisor in “GOP Laying Groundwork To Cut Future Social Security, Medicare, Welfare Outlays.” Republicans are talking about making cuts to programs for the elderly, such […]
If you have assets in more than one nation, you need to be sure of the laws for a solid estate plan. There are people who might need more than one will, if they have assets in more than one country and are a citizen of both countries, according to the Financial Review in “Double […]
David Cassidy leaves small estate of $150,000. David Cassidy, who starred on the TV show “The Partridge Family” chose to cut his daughter out of his will, so she will not receive an inheritance from him, according to the Los Angeles Times in “David Cassidy cut daughter Katie Cassidy out of his will.” It had […]
Grandson takes issue with Manson’s friend and fan who claims he holds killer’s will. While it would appear that there would be little interest in the estate of cult leader and murderer Charles Manson, a fight is developing, according to TMZ in “Charles Manson Grandson Files Probate Docs Manson’s Body Still on Ice.” A fan […]
Doctors pondered the legal strength of a “Do Not Resuscitate” tattoo. Doctors had to figure out whether to follow the directions of a “Do Not Resuscitate” tattoo, according to CNN in “A man’s tattoo left doctors debating whether to save his life.” An unconscious 70-year-old man was brought into a hospital. He had a high […]
