Margaret Thatcher died in April of 2013 of a stroke in London, England at the age of 87 after several health complications. Thatcher is best known as the first and only female Prime Minister of England that served in the position from 1979 to 1990. There are several estate planning lessons that can be learned from Margaret Thatcher. The biggest lesson that can be learned from Thatcher about planning an estate is the need to have a plan for a funeral and final arrangements. Estate planning is not exclusively about planning for... Read More

Roger Ebert passed away in April of 2013 at the age of 70 after a battle of cancer that went on for several years. Ebert was most well known as the most preeminent film critic in the United states that had a career that lasted 46 years for the Chicago Sun-Times and 31 years on TV.There are several estate planning lessons that can be learned from Roger Ebert. The most important lesson to be learned from Mr. Ebert in planning an estate is the need to heed warnings. Many times the biggest motivations to begin planning an estate... Read More

A Guide to Understanding Common Law Marriage in Colorado Disclaimer: Our firm welcomes you to explore the information we have provided below to help you gain a better understanding of the issues and challenges associated with common law marriage in Colorado, we hereby advise you that no information appearing herein shall be construed as legal advice on which you may rely. Further, by providing you this information, and with the exception of our current clients, no attorney-client relationship between our firm and you... Read More

Lil Wayne was hospitalized In California in March of 2013 after suffering from several severe seizures. Lil Wayne also known as Dwayne Carter is best known as a multi-platinum and multi-Grammy winning rapper and entertainer that passed Elvis as the male with the most entries on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Wayne was reportedly in critical condition and in the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital after the seizures. There are several estate planning lessons to be learned from Lil Wayne. The most important lesson to be learned... Read More

Jerry Buss died in February 2013 at age 80 from kidney failure after a battle with cancer. Buss is best known as the owner of one of America's most high profile and successful sports franchises winning 10 NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. Buss There are many estate planning lessons that can be learned from Jerry Buss. The most important lesson that can be learned from Buss is to protect the family business. Most family businesses do not have an estimated one billion dollars ($1 Billion) such as the current... Read More

Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris were married on New Years Eve 2012. Hefner Is best known as the founder of Playboy Magazine and Harris was known as one of the models for the magazine.There are many lessons about divorce and family law that can learned from the events surrounding Hugh Hefner's latest marriage. It was reported that Harris signed a prenuptial agreement three weeks prior to the wedding. A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract that allows parties contemplating a marriage to come rewrite marriage and divorce... Read More

Jerry Brown Jr. passed away after being involved in a fatal accident with Dallas Cowboys teammate and friend Josh Brent in December of 2012. Although not widely known, Brown Jr. a professional football player and was a member of the Dallas Cowboys practice team after playing on various other teams and leagues. There are many estate administration and probate lessons that can be learned from Jerry Brown Jr. The biggest lesson in this situation is that the duties of a personal representative or executor of an estate in a probate... Read More

Kanye West was reported to have been deposed as a witness in the divorce case of Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries in November of 2012. Kanye West is best known as a music producer and performer, Kim Kardashian is best known as a reality star among other things, and Kris Humphries is best known NBA basketball player. There are many lessons that can be learned from West being brought in to the Humphries and Kardashian divorce. The most important lesson is the potential consequence of a new girlfriend or boyfriend dating someone... Read More

Jovan Belcher, best known as a NFL linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs, tragically participated in murder-suicide with his girlfriend in December 2012. Belcher killed 22-year-old Kasandra Perkins before going to a Chiefs' training facility and killing himself. There are several important estate planning lessons that can be learned from Jovan Belcher. The most important estate planning lesson that can never be stressed enough is the need to have a plan for who will care for a minor child if a parent is no longer around.... Read More