What is a Will A Will is a document that clearly states the desires regarding the distribution of equity after a death. It is important to understand that you have to meet specific legal requirements for the Will to be valid. Intestate is the legal process if someone dies without a Will. Intestate dictates that all assets are divided by applicable local laws regardless of the decedent’s wishes. In other words, no one may assert what they believe to be…
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is one of the more difficult times in our lives. Grieving family must perform a myriad of tasks. Heirs make funeral arrangements, transfer bank accounts, settle bills, and distribute the decedents estate. In New York and California, families often litigate for several years after the passing of the decedent. Bonds are destroyed that had lasted for decades when things settle. And of course, the legal fees only add to the angst of…
A chance to live in Italy Have you ever dreamed of living in an eternal postcard with Italian grandmothers cooking your every meal? Frustrated with the way you see things in your home country or wanting to make a good investment? You can now buy a home in Italy for €1 and live the Dolce Vita! Of course, this does not mean your total investment will be €1. But you have 2 years to redevelop the property and depending on…
A five-year-old boy lost both of his parents and then was the subject of a contentious international legal battle. He survived a tragic cable car accident in Italy after-which his grandfather relocated him to Israel. The children had lived in Italy prior to the accident and his aunt demanded his return. He returned to Italy. But only after months of litigation in a different country. We can imagine the damage international litigation places on young children. But can you imagine…