Estate Battle With Millions at Stake in New Orleans

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Bitter Family Dispute Over $300 Million Estate in New Orleans “The widow of car-dealership magnate Ray Brandt filed court papers to evict her family from …

How Does Probate Work?

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The Importance of Understanding Probate and Wills “There is a general understanding that every adult should have a last will and testament. However, for most …

What Are Typical Estate Planning Documents?

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Essential Estate Planning Documents Overview “If you want loved ones to remember you fondly, tackle your estate planning tasks. Your heirs will thank you for …

Planning Future for Nontraditional Families

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Introduction “Some people are concerned that the new conservative 6-3 majority on the Supreme Court will roll back protections for non-traditional families. Regardless of the …

How To Plan For Incapacity

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Planning for Incapacity “One in four American adults live with a disability, according to the Center for Disease Control. One in 10 adults over the …

Still Procrastinating About Your Estate Plan?

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The Importance of Estate Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic “Without an estate plan in place, clients will be reliant on state laws and probate courts …

Your Children Wish You Had an Estate Plan

Benjamin LongAdvanced Directive, Guardians, Healthcare, Long-term Care Planning, Nursing Home, Power of Attorney

“Without a proper elder law estate plan, the children’s responsibilities are even more exhausting, stressful and sad.”The Benefits of Having an Elder Law Estate Plan …

Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Other Brain Diseases Require Special Estate Planning Steps

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Benjamin E. Long: Specializing in Estate Planning for Brain Disease Conditions Professional Overview: Benjamin E. Long is a distinguished attorney at Schlagel Long, LLC, focusing …