Who Died First? Simultaneous Death Laws and the 120-Hour Rule Across the United States
It sounds like the setup for a law-school exam:
A husband and wife ...
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Sep
Monthly Archives: September 2026
21
Sep
What Are We Going to Talk About at My Estate Planning Meeting?
You scheduled an estate-planning meeting.
Now you're wondering:
20
Sep
The California Estate-Planning Tax Break Many Couples Miss: The Full Basis Adjustment at the First Death
Imagine you and your spouse bought a California home 30 years ago for $250,000.
20
Sep
Okay, So When Does America Actually Have Too Much Debt?
We've now learned something slightly unsettling.
The United States ...
19
Sep
Why Don’t Consumers Show Up to Court? The Default-Judgment Problem in Debt Collection Lawsuits
Every day, consumers are sued over credit-card balances, personal loans, medical debts, and accounts purchased by...
18
Sep
Credit Shelter Trust vs. Marital Share Plan in Tennessee: Which Estate Planning Strategy Is Better?
Married couples creating a Tennessee estate plan frequently start with a seemingly simple goal:
18
Sep
Pennsylvania Lemon Law What Drivers Need to Know
A practical guide to covered vehicles repair attempts refunds replacements and preserving a claim
18
Sep
Payable on Death to Two Separate Trusts
Why a joint account split 50 50 between two spouses' trusts may not work the way the family expects
18
Sep
Power of Attorney and Revocable Trusts Understanding Who Controls What
A practical guide to the overlapping roles of an agent and a trustee
18
Sep
Tennessee Lemon Law and Why Early Reporting and Written Notice Matter
A vehicle can spend months moving between your driveway and a service department while you keep hearing that the ...
