What Do I Do with My Investments if I Get a Divorce?
Money problems in a marriage can be a big part of a couple's decision to divorce. In fact, a recent study found that 13% of...
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What is a Special Needs Trust and How Can It Benefit My Family?
For the many people with special needs, Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid are critical sources of support for those...
A Last Will or Living Trust: What’s Better To Accomplish My Goals?
Everyone knows what a last will and testament are. However, a will is not always the best way to distribute your assets,...
Probate: What’s Your Experience Been in Handling These Matters?
Probate matters can be simple in some cases, while others are much more complicated. Some probate cases involve will...
What Do I Need in My Estate Plan in Addition to a Will?
American Legion's recent article, "Planning beyond the will," says that it's important that your estate planning papers are...
Consider A Power of Attorney as a Parent’s Condition Takes a Turn
An 80-year-old man had seizures several months ago. He was treated in the hospital and since then, has had some lapses in...
What Will New Acts of Congress Mean for Stretch IRAs?
The SECURE and RESA acts are currently being considered in Congress. These acts may impact stretch IRAs. A stretch IRA is an...
Death Happens when We’re Not Looking – Be Prepared
There are hard topics, like sickness and death, that estate planning prepares for. Then there's the unexpected, says Wicked...
Why are Senior Citizens So Vulnerable to Scammers?
The amount of money stolen from seniors is absolutely stunning, but what makes this worse is that victims are often too...
How Can Beneficiary Designations Wreck My Estate Plan?
It's not uncommon for the intent of an individual's will and trust to be overridden by beneficiary designations that weren't...