Most people expect that a divorce will involve dividing the family home, retirement accounts, vehicles, and personal belongings. Few people think about cemetery burial plots. Yet burial plots can become a surprisingly emotional issue during a Massachusetts divorce....
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Napoleon Bonaparte’s Last Will and Testament: A Masterpiece of Estate Planning—and Deception
Few wills in history are as fascinating as that of Napoleon Bonaparte. The former Emperor of the French did not merely distribute his property. He used his Last Will and Testament as one final political statement, a personal defense of his legacy, and, perhaps, one...
Michael Jackson’s Last Will and Testament: A Simple Will That Controlled a Billion-Dollar Legacy
Few celebrities have left behind a larger cultural legacy than Michael Jackson. Known as the "King of Pop," Jackson revolutionized music, dance, and entertainment. Yet when he died unexpectedly on June 25, 2009, at the age of 50, he left behind not only grieving fans...
Thomas Jefferson’s Last Will: The Founding Father’s Final Instructions—and His Financial Failure
Thomas Jefferson is remembered as the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, the third President of the United States, the founder of the University of Virginia, and one of America's greatest political philosophers. Yet when Jefferson died on July 4,...
How to Prepare for a Divorce Deposition
By Alan J. Pransky | Attorney at Law One of the most stressful events in a divorce case can be receiving notice that you must appear for a deposition. Many people have never participated in a deposition before and are understandably nervous about what will happen. The...
Introduction To Blog About Historic And Famous Wills
This blog series will examine wills throughout history, from the ancient world to modern celebrities. Whenever possible, I will provide access to the original will or a translation of the will, along with commentary about its historical significance, legal impact, and...
Can Social Media Hurt My Child Custody Case in Massachusetts?
The short answer is yes. In today's digital world, social media has become part of everyday life. We share photographs from vacations, celebrate milestones, comment on current events, and sometimes vent our frustrations online. Unfortunately, what may seem like an...
