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Can a Lawyer Profit From an Unethical Will He Drafted?

A recent appellate court decision in Michigan means that it is possible for attorneys to be unethical and still profit from the wills they create. Every state has a basic ethical rule for attorneys: an attorney cannot draft a will for a non-relative… Read More
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Estate Planning Attorney Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Other Charges

A Wisconsin estate planning attorney who faced 33 federal charges stemming from fraudulent activity and stealing her wealthy clients’ money has reached a deal and will plead guilty to five of the charges. Wisconsin attorney Sarah E.K. Laux ran two… Read More
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Why People Do Not Have Estate Plans

A recent survey reveals something that we already know: most Americans do not have estate plans. However, the survey also reveals the reason why people do not get estate plans is because they feel they lack the financial know-how to even get started.… Read More
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Estate Planning Roadblocks

The road to a successful estate plan can be a tricky one. Laws create a path that has many steep inclines and sharp curves. The biggest roadblocks to a successful estate plan, however, are not written in statute books or government regulations. They… Read More
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Thinking of Saving on a Will? Think Again

Today it is easy to save money while having a will drafted as a plethora of online services offer downloadable forms and many cut rate providers offer to draft cheap wills. This is causing problems for families in the United States and the United Kin… Read More
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