What is a Bargain Sale? Under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), a bargain sale is a transaction that allows a property owner to make a part sale and…
Tomorrow, Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin will be laid to rest in her hometown of Detroit, MI after battling advanced pancreatic cancer. Against the urging of her lawyer,…
Most often, practicing law isn’t as glamorous as it’s depicted in the movies, but occasionally, a case comes along that seems ripped right from the big screen. This…
Laughing Heirs You have probably heard people joke about wishing they had a long, lost great uncle who would leave a huge inheritance upon his passing. Basically, they…
It may seem overly skeptical to wonder whether the wishes outlined in a trust or estate plan will be honored after your demise, but maybe your skepticism is…
In May, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia ruled in the case of Hall v. Hall. What proceeded bears direct application on future estate cases in…