Misteli Law Firm

06/02/2026

This Pride Month, Protect the People You Love 🏳️‍🌈

Email from Misteli Law Firm with a free planning session and a $100 gift card.   Love Out Loud and Plan With Purpose Pride Month is a time to celebrate love, identity, and the people who truly matter

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we're reflecting on something deeper than remembrance. What legacy will you leave behind?

Our latest blog explores how estate planning is really an act of love, and how you can start building yours today. ❤️

https://www.mistelilaw.com/beyond-remembrance-how-memorial-day-can-inspire-leaving-your-own-legacy

05/22/2026

We all have a reason to put off estate planning.

"I'm too young." "I'll do it later." "I don't have that much to leave anyway."

Prince probably thought something similar. He was 57. He seemed healthy. And then one day at Paisley Park, he was gone — with no will, no trust, and no plan. 💜

His family spent the next decade in court sorting out what he left behind.

Don't leave your people with that burden. Our latest blog post explains exactly what went wrong — and what to do differently.

https://www.mistelilaw.com/the-purple-reign-of-probate 💜

05/21/2026

$156 million estate. 10 years in court. An estimated $60 million lost to legal fees and taxes.

That's the cost of dying without a will. 💜

Prince Rogers Nelson was legendary for protecting his music during his lifetime — but left zero instructions for what happened after.

The chaos that followed is a lesson for all of us, no matter the size of your estate.

Full story on the blog — https://www.mistelilaw.com/the-purple-reign-of-probate

05/20/2026

Today we celebrate National First Generation Lawyers Day!
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/young_lawyers/about/initiatives/first-gen/

The ABA designates May 20 as National First Generation Lawyers Day, celebrating the contributions, importance, diversity and leadership of First Generation lawyers. Get resources aimed at helping first-gen lawyers thrive here: https://bit.ly/3LcoK8z

05/20/2026

Prince — one of the most detail-obsessed, legally savvy artists in music history — didn't have a will...

His estate became a decade-long legal nightmare the moment he passed. Family members in court. The IRS demanding millions. Strangers claiming to be his heirs.

All of it avoidable with a few hours of planning.

Our latest blog post has the full story. https://www.mistelilaw.com/the-purple-reign-of-probate

05/19/2026

Prince spent decades fighting to own his music. He battled record labels. He changed his name to a symbol. He pulled his catalog from Spotify.

He controlled EVERYTHING.

Except what happened after he died. 💜

No will. No trust. No plan. His $156M estate spent 10 years in court — and an estimated $60M vanished in legal fees and taxes.

We broke down the full story on the blog. https://www.mistelilaw.com/the-purple-reign-of-probate

05/18/2026

Prince controlled every detail of his career — his music, his image, his rights. But he never wrote a will. 💜

When he died in 2016, his $156 million estate became a legal nightmare that lasted a decade, cost tens of millions in fees and taxes, and tore his family apart.

We just published a deep dive into what happened — and what it means for the rest of us.

👉 Read it here: https://www.mistelilaw.com/the-purple-reign-of-probate

If you've been putting off estate planning, this one's for you.

05/15/2026

Your child may always be your baby… but legally, they become an adult at 18.

That means if an emergency happens while they’re away at college, you could face unnecessary delays and court involvement just to help them.

A Medical Power of Attorney, Living Will, and Durable Financial Power of Attorney can help protect your family and provide peace of mind.

Read our latest blog to learn why these documents matter for every young adult.

https://www.mistelilaw.com/vital-estate-planning-documents-for-high-school-graduates