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Is a human embryo considered personal property or a human being? The laws (which are evolving) differ by state. What happens to an embryo if there is a divorce or death? Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO plan on IVF even though they are getting divorced, but what happens if they disagree before the divorce is final as to what happens with any embryos?

A signature controls how assets of an account will be distributed. A joint account may pass by the will of the deceased whereas a joint account with right of survivorship account passes to the survivor. This article describes an probate battle over whether the account was a joint account with right of survivorship was established if the signature card was not initialed and there was no definition of the type of joint account on the same card where it was initialed.

Anna Nicole Smith died without a proper estate plan. Years later, her daughter is still living with the consequences.

This episode breaks down how one of the most publicized estate disasters in celebrity history continues to play out, what poor planning actually costs a family, and why the people left behind are the ones who pay the price.

If Anna Nicole Smith's estate can fall apart, yours can too. Don't leave your family with the same mess.

He was dying. He tried to change his life insurance beneficiary. He signed it in front of two witnesses. But a few unchecked boxes meant the form was rejected.

He died before it could be fixed. His ex-wife finished the form the day after he passed.

Six years of legal battles later, a court still had to decide who gets the money. The answer will surprise you.

This episode breaks down exactly what went wrong and why one incomplete form can unravel everything you intended to leave behind.

She murdered her husband, then wrote a children's book about grief using his likeness.

The Kouri Richins case is more than a true crime story. It's a warning. Forged powers of attorney, drained accounts, a secretly changed life insurance policy, and an estate still tangled in court after a murder conviction.

This episode breaks down every legal angle and what it means for your own family's plan.

Most people don't realize their brain health and their estate plan are connected. Until it's too late.

Once cognitive decline sets in, you can no longer legally sign a will, trust, or power of attorney. The window to protect your family closes faster than anyone expects and most people miss it entirely.

This episode breaks down the POINTER study, the research that actually identified what keeps your brain sharper longer, and what it means for your family's future.

A $275 million estate. Co trustees at war. And legal fees that could quietly drain the entire trust. Even well structured estate plans can fall apart when control and communication break down.

A Lady Bird Deed can be a powerful tool in Texas estate planning, but what happens if creditors come into play? This article breaks down how disclaiming a Lady Bird Deed may impact creditor protection and what you need to know to protect your assets and your family’s future.

For years, they defended Michael Jackson. Now they are suing his estate with serious new allegations. This legal battle raises major questions about credibility, prior settlements, and whether claims can resurface after millions have already been paid.

When someone uses a power of attorney to make gifts to themselves, is it allowed or a serious legal problem? This blog explains how Texas law treats self-dealing, what “good faith” really means, and when those actions can be challenged or upheld.