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Legacy expert attorneys Danielle and Andy Mayoras say even the most savvy and successful entrepreneurs are counting on their financial advisors to protect their lifes work and legacy after theyre gone. Are you up to the task?
By Andy Mayoras and Danielle MayorasMay 1 -
Legacy expert attorneys Andy and Danielle Mayoras say your clients have names and reputations that will live on after theyre gone. The estate planning guidance you provide them now will ensure their legacy and wishes are protected for generations to come.
By Andy Mayoras and Danielle MayorasApril 24 -
Legacy expert attorneys Danielle and Andy Mayoras say the legal battle between two feuding CEOs provides yet another example of why its so important for advisors to make prudent succession planning decisions as their firms grow and evolve.
By Andy Mayoras and Danielle MayorasApril 18 -
Legacy expert attorneys Andy and Danielle Mayoras say that contrary to preliminary reports, British songstress Amy Winehouse did not have a will in place at the time of her deathan estate planning mistake that advisors and their clients cant afford to make.
By Andy Mayoras and Danielle MayorasApril 4 -
Legacy expert attorneys Danielle and Andy Mayoras say planners with clients whose families are involved in this type of legal struggle over an elderly parent should keep in mind that there are two sides (at least) to every story, and allegations of a parents care or finances being compromised are not always easy to prove.
By Andy Mayoras and Danielle MayorasMarch 27 -
Legacy expert attorneys Andy and Danielle Mayoras along with everyone else have now had a chance to take a look at Whitney Houstons will. That the deceased music superstar opted for a will rather a living trust points to some shortcomings in her overall estate planning strategy.
By Andy Mayoras and Danielle MayorasMarch 20 -
Legacy expert attorneys Andy and Danielle Mayoras say the pop star's been very busy lately but it remains unclear what if any decisions shes making herself and illustrates the importance of informed legal and estate planning regardless of your station in life.
By Andy Mayoras and Danielle MayorasMarch 12 -
Legacy expert attorneys Andy and Danielle Mayoras say it wont be long before the recently deceased pop stars estate planning efforts or lack thereof will come to light.
By Andy Mayoras and Danielle MayorasFebruary 21 -
John Goodman's lawyer states that the adoption was done to protect Goodman's children, not to shield assets from the family of the slain driver who is suing him. While Goodman, of Palm Beach, has been bashed across the country for his legal maneuver, it actually makes sense from a probate law perspective.
By Andy Mayoras and Danielle MayorasFebruary 6 -
Legacy expert attorneys Andy and Danielle Mayoras say most of music diva Whitney Houstons purported financial woes could have been averted had she and her family sought out and received professional financial and estate planning advice before things turned sour.
By Andy Mayoras and Danielle MayorasJanuary 31 -
Legacy expert attorneys Andy and Danielle Mayoras say its not too late to help your clients tackle an issue that should be among their most important resolutions in the New Year: estate planning.
By Andy Mayoras and Danielle MayorasJanuary 24 -
Legacy expert attorneys Andy and Danielle Mayoras say the billonaire's case serves as a reminder that too many people make the estate planning mistake of relying on verbal or written promises that contradict their will or trust.
By Andy Mayoras and Danielle MayorasJanuary 17 -
It took years for the great civil right activists final wishes to finally be honored, something that legacy expert attorneys Andy and Danielle Mayoras say could have been resolved much sooner had she done a better job or had better advice and professional assistance with her estate planning.
By Andy Mayoras and Danielle MayorasJanuary 6 -
Legacy expert attorneys Andy and Danielle Mayoras say theres no doubting the greatness of Martin Luther King Jr. However, he made a mistake common among millions of Americans: He didn't have a will.
By Andy Mayoras and Danielle MayorasDecember 14 -
Legacy expert attorneys Andy and Danielle Mayoras say events surrounding his estate have been anything but consistent with his musical legacy. In the 30 years since his death, his estate has seen far too many court fights, lawsuits and money-grabs to count. And that legacy of fighting over money doesnt seem likely to end any time soon.
By Andy Mayoras and Danielle MayorasDecember 6 -
Legacy expert attorneys Andy and Danielle Mayoras say the intrigue and legal wrangling surrounding the copper heiresss $400 million estate serve as a stark reminder that everyone -- wealthy or not -- needs to get proper estate planning advice from their financial advisor before its too late.
By Andy Mayoras and Danielle MayorasNovember 29 -
Al Davis, the long-time principal owner and general manager of the Oakland Raiders, died last week at age 82. As legacy expert attorneys Andy and Danielle Mayoras point out, estate taxes are huge concern for NFL owners and it appears that Davis, unlike other professional sports owners, made the necessary arrangements to keep the franchise under his heirs control.
By Andy Mayoras and Danielle MayorasOctober 18 -
Soon after the tragic news of Steve Jobs' death broke, people began wondering what would become of the Apple co-founder and innovator extraordinaire's fortune. Forbes recently estimated Jobs wealth at $7 billion. According to legacy expert attorneys Andy and Danielle Mayoras, it appears Jobs had his estate planning act together.
By Andy Mayoras and Danielle MayorasOctober 11 -
An auction of the deceased actors memorabilia, clothes and other property recently garnered more than $1 million but none of his five children, including actress Jamie Lee Curtis, have yet to receive a dime. And, from most indications, thats exactly the way the Some Like It Hot star wanted it.
By Andy Mayoras and Danielle MayorasSeptember 20 -
Celebrities are not the only ones to make mistakes with their estate planning. It happens to people all across the country on a regular basis. According to legacy expert attorneys Andy and Danielle Mayoras, one of the most common estate planning mistakes that people make is joint ownership.
By Andy Mayoras and Danielle MayorasSeptember 14