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Why Do So Few Black Americans Have Wills?

When actor Chadwick Boseman died, he didn’t have a will. Neither did recording artists Prince and Aretha Franklin. Each time the news broke, there was surprise that such notable names hadn’t made estate plans. Yet, estate planning isn’t as common as experts argue it should be, particularly among Black Americans.
03/02/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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Can a Trust Help You Leave Assets to Minor Grandchildren?

You have many options to make sure your wishes are followed after you die. A trust may be an easy fix to transfer wealth to minor beneficiaries.
03/01/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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Lifetime Legacy Lawyer Podcast: Thomas Vick (Vick Law, P.C.) and Seth Wilson (Adler Attorneys) - February 14, 2022

In this weeks episode of Lifetime Legacy Lawyer Podcast, Thomas A. Vick attorney at Vick Law P.C. and Seth R. Wilson of Adler Attorneys introduce their expertise in different areas of law, share helpful tips in estate planning in the digital age, and more.
02/25/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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Why Do Families Feud Over Estates?

A 14-year-long legal fight among five siblings over a Queens woman’s estate has gotten so nasty that it landed two elderly sisters in jail, and now one of them may lose her home.
02/25/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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Write a Letter of Intent for Loved Ones

A letter of intent can make your wishes clear about the care of your children. Executors can use additional information in administering estates, especially if the executor is unrelated to the decedent.
02/17/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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7 Estate Planning Terms You Need to Know

For most people, entering the realm of estate planning can feel a bit like traveling as a tourist into another culture. Because the language itself is unfamiliar, asking a question can result in an answer that is equally confusing.
02/16/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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Don't Make These Common Living Trust Mistakes

Of course, just because you have a living trust doesn't mean you are all set. Here are a few of the most common mistakes people make with their living trusts.
02/15/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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Why is Prince's Estate Still Not Distributed?

The six-year legal battle over pop superstar Prince’s estate has ended, meaning the process of distributing the artist’s wealth could begin next month.
02/11/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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What is a Digital Estate Plan?

Deborah Placet had no idea how to access her husband’s cryptocurrency and other digital accounts after his unexpected death at age 52.
02/09/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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Don't Make These Common Estate Planning Mistakes

Failures in estate planning can have absolutely devastating outcomes, as there are not only financial repercussions but emotional as well. With apologies to poet Robert Burns, the best-laid estate plans of women and men sometimes go awry.
02/08/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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