By Lee R. Phillips
Brittany Murphy’s death has certainly come as a shock to the world.  In a way, it is even more shocking to learn that the death was “due to natural causes,” according to the Los Angeles coroner.  Her husband, British screenwriter Simon Monjack, is in shock and is quoted as stating, “I am [...]

Here are some more great questions from some of my students.

Q. I have a home with equity of $400,000. Should this be in a trust?

A. No matter the value of your home, holding it in a trust will let you avoid probate and if you have the correct trust, let you avoid estate taxes. [...]