Los Angeles Times “Wrangling Over Michael Jackson Estate Could Revive Sales of Online Wills” July 14, 2009
Michael Jackson’s death will create more awareness of the importance of possessing a current will and trust, according to a recent Los Angeles Times article, “Wrangling Over Michael Jackson Estate Could Revive Sales of Online Wills.” Partner Robert Sacks discussed the pros and cons to producing your own will using form documents found online versus drafting a will with an attorney’s assistance. He explained that in straightforward situations, an online or handwritten will may be acceptable but generally, people with significant assets or who believe there may be possible challenges to their estate plan, should use a competent estate planning lawyer. An attorney overseeing your will is a helpful witness if there is a challenge and may reduce the probability of such a challenge.
BIG NEWS for Smaller Firms – State Bar of California “Bringing the Past to Trial” August/September 2008
Sacks Glazier Franklin & Lodise was featured in BIG NEWS for Smaller Firms, the official publication of the Solo and Small Firm Section of the State Bar of California. Please click here to read the article.
"News Chase" July 16, 2008
Partner Margaret Lodise was recently interviewed by the Korean investigative reporting show "News Chase" for a story about a Korean woman who is under conservatorship in California with properties in Korea. Ms. Lodise provided background information on the U.S. conservatorship system and described its advantages.
ABA Journal "Plotting Against Probate" May 2008
In an interview, Jessica A. Uzcategui explained that probate can lengthen the time to establish the validity of a will and settle the estate, which leads to increased costs and legal fees, especially for larger estates with more complex issues.
Ms. Uzcategui is a vice-chair of the American Bar Association Real Property, Trust and Estate Law sections Probate and Fiduciary Litigation Committee.
Newsweek "Controlling Britney" February 11, 2008
In the context of Britney Spears parents taking control of her financial matters, Ms. Lodise discussed the legal wrangling involved and obstacles faced when a person seeks to take over another adults affairs. Ms. Lodise answered a series of questions examining the two types of conservatorships; steps to establish or defend against a conservatorship; and the legal rights a conservator has over a conservatee.
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