Family, Estates & Trusts

HB Ad Slot
HB Mobile Ad Slot

Family Law covers issues that can have a major impact on individual’s lives.  Family involves emotionally charged issues such as child custody battles, division of assets during a divorce as well as wills, and what happens when they are contested.  The National Law Review is a free resource and can provide information to individuals confronting these difficult issues, and is a great place to start gathering information. 

Divorce, Child Custody & Adoption

The dissolution of a marriage is an emotionally charged legal situation, with a variety of factors that must be considered based on each individual’s situation, the laws of the states involved, and the circumstances of the dissolution.  Additionally, the presence (or lack thereof) of a prenuptial agreement has a significant impact on the proceedings, as well as the attitudes of the parties exiting the marriage.  Division of a variety of assets must be considered before a divorce is final; including assets like Trusts, 401Ks, and Military Pensions.  The National Law Review provides overviews of the process and can give readers an idea of what to expect throughout the divorce process.  The attorneys who write for the National Law Review are experts who regularly provide legal analysis of a variety of scenarios that can impact divorce proceedings.

If children are involved in a divorce, the situation can become much more complicated.  With that in mind, the National Law Review has expert analysis on child custody situations and scenarios, as well as information on how parents can approach these issues with their children’s best interests in mind.  With the high stakes in these legal proceedings, the National Law Review’s legal experts and writers have considered a variety of scenarios and can provide insight into what to expect for some of these situations. 

Additionally, legal issues related to adoption are also covered on the site; especially as it relates to discrimination against same-sex in adoption proceedings by agencies as state laws change.

Estate Planning and Wills

The National Law Review also covers issues related to estate plans and wills. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and IRS policy changes, updates to estate planning strategies and trust administration is available on the site.  Additionally, visitors can also find information about gift/estate taxes and analysis of the changes brought by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Additionally, unusual legal situations like challenging a previously concealed will and other situations that require thoughtful planning, such as estate planning for beneficiaries with special needs, are addressed by legal experts on the National Law Review’s site.

Personal Injury 

Personal injury news is also covered in the National Law Review.  Topics including wrongful death, birth injuries, e-cigarette injuries, abuse in a nursing home setting, hospital injuries, slip and fall cases, and traumatic brain injuries (TBI), among others.  The legal experts who write for the National Law Review have extensive experience in personal injury cases, holding individuals and corporations responsible for their negligent conduct, and provide expert analysis of a variety of situations for NLR readers.

National Law Review Trusts/Estate/Family Law TwitterFor hourly updates on the latest news about family custody & divorce laws, estate planning, and trust regulations and legislation, be sure to follow our Family Estate Planning Law X (formerly Twitter) feed, and sign up for complimentary e-news bulletins.

Recent Family, Divorce, Inheritance, Estate & Trust Law News

Title
Custom text Organization Sort descending
Nov
16
2011
2011 Year-End Estate Planning: What to Do in Uncertain Times Much Shelist, P.C.
May
26
2009
Review Your Beneficiary Designations: Lessons Learned from Recent Supreme Court Decision Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec
5
2010
2010 Year-End Estate Planning: Navigating the Uncertainty Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec
3
2013
2013 Year-End Estate Planning and Review Much Shelist, P.C.
Feb
21
2018
Estate Planning Strategies: How to Take Advantage of the New Federal Tax Reform Much Shelist, P.C.
Nov
30
2010
Record Low Interest Rates Mean Good Times for Estate Planning Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
5
2009
California's 2010 No-Contest Law Clark & Trevithick
May
13
2010
Gifting To Grandchildren In 2010 Fairfield and Woods P.C.
Dec
3
2011
Using the Internet to Your Company's Advantage in Defending Against A Whistleblower Action Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
27
2013
Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) Goes Down - Copyright Goes Up - U.S. v. Windsor, Supreme Court, No. 12-307, Decided June 26, 2013 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
20
2013
IRS, DOL and Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) Issue Post-DOMA Guidance Regarding Treatment of Same-Sex Spouses Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
29
2015
REMINDER: California Family Rights Act Amendments Go Into Effect July 1, 2015 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
4
2009
Selling That Warhol In the Museum Attic: Brandeis' Deaccessioning Raises Legal Issues Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
22
2017
Tax Reform 101 – Estate Planning For High Net Worth Individuals Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
10
2024
CFPB Settles Action Against Student Loan Servicer and Securitization Trusts Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
5
2009
Where There is a Will, Is There a Way? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
8
2013
IRS Issues Guidance Regarding Tax Treatment of Married Same-Sex Couples Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
30
2014
Unlawful California Development Permit Conditions Not Binding On Second Permit Applicant When Original Permit Expires Without Use – Second District Changes Mind On Changed Facts Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
25
2015
USCIS Announces Work Permits for Qualifying Spouses of H-1B Employees Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
5
2015
The Artist’s Legacy – Gifts of Art to Family and Friends Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
18
2020
Guidance for Trustees During COVID-19 Pandemic Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
12
2011
The Art Of Taxes: Major Changes To The Federal Transfer Tax System Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
30
2013
Considerations for US Employers Post-Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
22
2014
What To Look For Down The Road: France Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
23
2013
Considerations For International Clients Who Intend to Buy A Home In the U.S. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
13
2020
Fifth Circuit Holds that Law Firm Cannot Claim Privilege Over Client Identity in IRS Probe Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
16
2013
'Permanent' Transfer Tax Relief At Last Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
6
2015
IRS Announces Inflation-Adjusted Amounts for 2016 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

NLR Logo

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up to receive our free e-Newsbulletins

 

Sign Up for e-NewsBulletins