Nicole Noblet, a 32-year-old with disabilities, moved from Minnesota to Missouri and discovered that her voluntary guardianship agreement with her parents would prevent her from voting in her new state. Missouri is one of at least seven states that prohibit…
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‘ER’ creator Michael Crichton’s estate sues Warner Bros. over upcoming hospital drama ‘The Pitt’
The estate of Michael Crichton has sued Warner Bros. Television, claiming that the studio is producing a new medical drama, “The Pitt,” as a rebranded and unauthorized reboot of Crichton’s iconic show “ER.” After failing to reach an agreement with…
Estate planning lessons from the $600M fight over Michael Jackson’s music catalog
Michael Jackson’s estate has faced ongoing legal challenges and tax disputes since his death in 2009, despite the continued financial success of his music. A significant event occurred in August 2024 when a California court approved the $600 million sale…
Saying goodbye to pets with aquamation, water-based cremation
One Marana woman opened Cholla Afterlife, a pet funeral home that offers aquamation. The owner had a not-so-pleasant experience with having her pets cremated years ago, inspiring her to start this business and offer the service. Dr. Paula Rivadeneira, the…
Arizona man says remains of late sister now missing after shipping through USPS
A Valley man who lost his sister earlier this year now says her remains are also lost after he shipped them through the United States Postal Service. At the end of April, Bob Severson mailed out packages with precious items,…
What net worth does one need to be rich in 2024? Here’s what Americans think
It takes more to be viewed as rich in the U.S. this year than it used to, according to new data. Charles Schwab’s annual Modern Wealth Survey released this week found Americans now believe it takes a $2.5 million net…
Court Website Asks Users If They’re Presently Dead: How often does this option get clicked?
Documenting legal transactions requires considering every possible circumstance. And maybe a few less than possible ones. Mecklenburg County North Carolina’s registry of deeds and other public legal documents has a website. That’s good! But it might have a user experience…
Article: Wealth Taxes Under the Constitution: An Originalist Analysis
David M. Schizer (Columbia University – Law School) and Steven G. Calabresi (Northwestern University – Pritzker School of Law) recently published, Wealth Taxes Under the Constitution: An Originalist Analysis, 2024. Provided below is an Abstract: A federal wealth tax is…
Why Americans are traveling to Vermont and Oregon to die
There is a growing trend of Americans traveling to Vermont and Oregon to access medical aid in dying, especially after these states removed their residency requirements in 2023. Francine Milano, a 61-year-old from Pennsylvania with terminal ovarian cancer, is highlighted…
Alain Delon’s family refuse to put down pet dog the actor wanted to be buried with
French actor Alain Delon, renowned for his roles in classics like “The Leopard,” passed away at the age of 88. Before his death, Delon had expressed a heartfelt wish for his Belgian Shepherd dog, Loubo, to be euthanized and buried…