Michael Douglas’ Throat Cancer

Michael Douglas revealed Tuesday that he had stage 4 throat cancer.  Stage 4 means that the cancer has spread far beyond the original tumor and is usually very difficult to cure. Douglas said he has at least an 80 percent chance of recovery. “And with certain hospitals

Divorce Is a Mess. Let’s Just Separate.

Divorce Versus Separation Should you choose divorce or separation? I recently watched a disaster unfold.  Many of you won’t be directly affected by this disaster scenario, but you may have family member in the situation where they are in danger, and you could help.  So, it’s probably

Gary Coleman Lawsuit

Can Gary Coleman’s Parents Sue the Hospital? By Lee R. Phillips As Gary Coleman was unconscious in the hospital, his ex-wife, Shannon, gave the order to cut off life support.  Now Coleman’s parents have come forward accusing the hospital of stopping the life support prematurely without the

The Living Trust Screw-up

I had a client bring a “living trust” to me last week.  The client thought the trust was going to solve all of his estate planning problems.  NOT SO!!  It was done by an insurance agent, and this guy had set him up with an “irrevocable personal