The slow death of the ‘Death Tax’ has arrived, according to a CNBC Business Editor. Also known as an inheritance or estate tax, the death…
Category: Estate Planning
Should Clients Ever Use Holographic Wills?
Jun 25 | 2025 by abrockman
Holographic Wills – handwritten and unwitnessed – are harder to validate in probate court and more prone to disputes. Only half of U.S. states recognize…
The recent dispute in the estate of music legend Jimmy Buffett offers more than just headlines – it provides a powerful reminder of how important…
The Uncooperative Trustee
May 1 | 2025 by theFGFirm.law
The probate litigation division of Fausone & Grysko was confronted with a situation in which our client—who was a beneficiary of a trust—was frozen out…
Luigi Mangione Trial: A Cautionary Estate Planning Tale
Jan 24 | 2025 by theFGFirm.law
In a surprising revelation, Luigi Mangione, the suspect charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, stands to lose a significant inheritance from his grandmother. Her…