Even decades later, the tragic murder of Natalie Wood remains just as sad, shocking, and full of unanswered questions as when it first came to light. Still today, new twists are added to the story as Natalie Wood’s one-time husband, Robert Wagner, is once again suspected for involvement in her death. While California law prohibits [...]
Difficulties with estate planning Estate planning is a commonly overlooked tool that can give you peace of mind and help your children after your passing. Parents want what is best for their children: to live happily, healthily, and hopefully to be more successful than their parents before them. Sometimes, however, you might understand that your [...]
Angela Tripi started with The Probate Pro last month and has been an incredible addition to The Probate Pro team. She comes to us from the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office where she worked as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. Angela will be focusing the majority of her time on guardianships, conservatorships, and special needs planning, but [...]
Connecting Our Movie Experience to Reality Over the weekend, I saw the latest Marvel smash hit everyone is raving about: Black Panther. The movie stars the titular hero played by Chadwick Boseman, the newly crowned king of the fictional futuristic African country, Wakanda. In ancient times, a meteor carrying a powerful substance known as vibranium [...]
Having a baby is a great time to get started with an estate plan (if you haven't already) Early in the morning just days before Christmas, I received a photo/text message from my long-time best friend, whose wife had given birth to a beautiful, healthy baby boy. Everyone looked exhausted in the picture, but the [...]
Consider this for your estate plan... So you have meticulously assembled your estate plan and provided for your loved ones: a life insurance policy for your kids, the cabin up north goes to uncle Bob, your investment accounts to your husband, your brother-in-law does not get the 1940s baseball mitt handed down to you by [...]
Family Situations Can Change Often Time flies by faster than you think, but this is not merely an observation about life. The fact of the matter is, what works for you and your family today may not make sense tomorrow, or in a few years from now. Maintaining and updating your estate plan very important, [...]
Entering the Ohio Market with Nick Laudato Nick Laudato, an experienced probate attorney from Northeast Ohio, has joined The Probate Pro team. As a lifelong resident of Ohio and an attorney with a passion for helping others, he recognized the growing need for elder law attorneys in Ohio. Nick is now operating the Cleveland, Ohio [...]
The Marriott hotel always looks polished and professional from the outside. Recently, however, we learned that the Marriott family does have some dirty laundry airing out in a probate court. The good news? They are just like every other family – interesting, and not without drama. Meet the Marriotts: J. Willard and Alice Marriott first [...]
Just recently, traditional notions of privacy have clashed with social media, prompting a headline-making case: Yahoo is denying two personal representatives access to their deceased brother’s emails. What’s the Story? John Ajemian was just 43 when he died in a bike accident in 2006. He did not have a Will, so his brother and sister [...]
