Beverly understands firsthand the importance of having all of your “ducks in a row,” so you can sleep at night, knowing that you have done all that you can to take care of your family — from a legal and financial standpoint, as well as from a spiritual and family legacy standpoint. She is a former teacher, and she approaches law with the heart of a teacher. She’s not satisfied until her clients are fully educated to make informed decisions about the things that matter most to them and their families.
Tom Petty’s daughters recently escalated the battle over their late father’s estate by filing a lawsuit against Petty’s second wife. The suit seeks $5 million in damages. Petty’s daughters, Adria Petty and Annakim Violette, claim that their father’s widow, Dana York Petty, mismanaged their father’s estate and deprived them of their rights to determine how […]
While most people assume that only the very wealthy need to worry about asset protection, those with less wealth and fewer assets may be at even greater risk. For example, if you’re a multi-millionaire, a $50,000 judgment against you might not be that big of a burden. But for a family with a modest income, […]
Nobody likes to admit they’ve fallen for a financial scam; but the fact is, it’s easier than ever to get caught up in one. This is especially true in today’s all-digital world, where practically every shred of data related to your personal and financial background can be found online. While no one is forcing any of […]
This is the first in an ongoing series of articles discussing the true costs and consequences of failed estate planning. The series highlights a few of the most common—and costly—planning mistakes I encounter with clients. When it comes to estate planning, most people automatically think about taking legal steps to ensure the right people inherit their […]
Going on vacation entails lots of planning: packing luggage, buying plane tickets, making hotel reservations, and confirming rental vehicles. But one thing many people forget to do is plan for the worst. Traveling, especially in foreign destinations, means you’ll likely be at greater risk than usual for illness, injury, and even death.In light of this […]
In late February, Luke Perry, who became famous starring in the 1990s TV series Beverly Hills 90210, suffered a massive stroke at age 52. He was hospitalized under heavy sedation, and five days later, when it became clear he wouldn’t recover, his family decided to remove life support.Perry died on March 4, 2019, surrounded by […]