The highly publicized estate battles of celebrities cast a bright spotlight on the importance of having the proper estate planning. You'll have a front row seat in the courtroom while Trial and Heirs: Famous Fortune Fights! replays the "tabloid drama" and points out what went wrong in these riveting cases. Legacy Expert Attorneys Andrew W. Mayoras and Danielle B. Mayoras are your guides - with research and court records in one hand, and juicy celebrity stories in the other. These include Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Princess Di, Anna Nicole Smith, Heath Ledger, Ray Charles, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Sinatra, Martin Luther King Jr., Brooke Astor, Rosa Parks... and many others! This easy-to-follow guide is complete with Tips to Avoid a Family Fight and Ideas to Spark Family Discussion. The tips alone could save you thousands (or more!) in legal fees. Discover how to steer clear of the same celebrity estate "errors" as you protect yourself and your "heirs." The book offers practical advice to: * Protect your family with a proper estate plan * Start productive family discussions with parents and loved ones * Protect your rights if you have a loved one who is aging or has passed away and you're concerned about being treated fairly * Navigate through difficult and emotional family fights that can result when the proper planning wasn't done * Safeguard the true wishes of a mature loved one in case someone attempts to take advantage of them * Protect yourself and your family when there are questions about the right way to administer an estate or trust * Ensure that your wishes and the wishes of your loved ones are protected * Find a good estate planning and/or probate attorney For more information visit http://TrialAndHeirs.com/
Co-authors Andrew W. and Danielle B. Mayoras are a power team of legacy expert attorneys. Their strong reputations and extensive experience in estate planning, probate, elder law, and litigation have made them trusted counselors and sought after educators for individuals and businesses around the country.
Danielle B. Mayoras has dedicated her legal career to teaching professionals, businesses and the general public about elder law, special needs planning, and general estate planning. Danielle is a renowned attorney and Credentialed Professional Gerontologist, educating through speaking engagements, print, and broadcast media across the United States. Her speaking audiences range from nationally recognized brokerage firms, banks, and insurance companies to attorneys, accountants, and non-profit organizations. She consistently draws rave reviews from audiences and her speaking skills are in high demand.
Andrew W. Mayoras is a prominent lawyer who specializes in contested legal issues effecting seniors, caregivers, and their families, including probate litigation, guardianships and conservatorships, exploitation of the elderly, and disputes involving wills, trusts, and estates. His well-known blog "The Probate Lawyer Blog: Famous Fortune Fights!" boasts a substantial audience and explores celebrity and other true stories of national interest. An American MENSA member and public speaker, he teaches attorneys, professionals, businesses and others through presentations, print and broadcast media, and social media websites.
Andrew and Danielle, husband and wife, are committed to serving the needs of baby boomers, seniors, and others planning their futures. Together they were two of the co-founders of The Center for Elder Law, The Center for Special Needs Planning, and The Center for Probate Litigation. The authors graduated from the prestigious University of Michigan Law School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where they met. They live with their three wonderful children, splitting time between Southeast Michigan and Southern California.
Co-authors Andrew W. and Danielle B. Mayoras are a power team of legacy expert attorneys. Their strong reputations and extensive experience in estate planning, probate, elder law, and litigation have made them trusted counselors and sought after educators for individuals and businesses around the country. Danielle B. Mayoras has dedicated her legal career to teaching professionals, businesses and the general public about elder law, special needs planning, and general estate planning. Danielle is a renowned attorney and Credentialed Professional Gerontologist, educating through speaking engagements, print, and broadcast media across the United States. Her speaking audiences range from nationally recognized brokerage firms, banks, and insurance companies to attorneys, accountants, and non-profit organizations. She consistently draws rave reviews from audiences and her speaking skills are in high demand.
Andrew W. Mayoras is a prominent lawyer who specializes in contested legal issues effecting seniors, caregivers, and their families, including probate litigation, guardianships and conservatorships, exploitation of the elderly, and disputes involving wills, trusts, and estates. His well-known blog "The Probate Lawyer Blog: Famous Fortune Fights!" boasts a substantial audience and explores celebrity and other true stories of national interest. An American MENSA member and public speaker, he teaches attorneys, professionals, businesses and others through presentations, print and broadcast media, and social media websites.
Andrew and Danielle, husband and wife, are committed to serving the needs of baby boomers, seniors, and others planning their futures. Together they were two of the co-founders of The Center for Elder Law, The Center for Special Needs Planning, and The Center for Probate Litigation. The authors graduated from the prestigious University of Michigan Law School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where they met. They live with their three wonderful children, splitting time between Southeast Michigan and Southern California.
