Insecurities, secrets and lost opportunities

January 12, 2018 • By Dennis Beaver 

  Shortly after her mother’s death, daughter learns that 25 years earlier mom hid from her a priceless, potentially life-altering educational opportunity. Can anything be done now – could a claim be made against mom’s estate — or...

Brotherly love

May 26, 2008 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver We are constantly told of the importance in having a will and estate plan, and yet, so often, little thought goes into fine-tuning — the careful drafting — of these documents which have the power to...

Does Jenny need a will?

July 23, 2011 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver “Do I really need a will, or is there some other way of leaving money and property to family or friends?” Jenny asked You and the Law, describing herself as follows: “I am 32, single, no...