Monthly Archives: January 2026
Estate Planning in the Age of the Fertility Cliff
Probate laws sound like they were written at a time when social ties were stronger than they are today. Consider how alimony laws have changed to reflect social changes. In the 19th century, divorce was rare, even though it was more common for couples who did not get along to live separately without legally… Read More »
Do You Need Business Skills to Act as the Personal Representative of a Deceased Person’s Estate?
A lot of people dream of opening a business, but not even Wednesday Addams would focus her entrepreneurial aspirations on being the personal representative of a deceased person’s estate. Probate is like filing your income tax returns, except at the end, you don’t get a tax refund check that you can use to buy… Read More »
