Unfortunately, legal terms and financial terms can be confusing. The term “legacy” has a specific technical definition—a gift or bequest made under a last will
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What Happens to My Debt When I Die?
A retirement plan isn’t set without some thought and planning on how to transfer any unspent assets to people we’d like to benefit after we
A Few Tips on Retirement Planning
The Motley Fool recent published an article, “3 Things Every Good Retirement Plan Includes,” which can really help your retirement planning. Tax planning. Attaining your
Compliance Deadline for New Fiduciary Rule Delayed
Financial advisers now have until July 2019 to fully comply with the new fiduciary rule. This requires advisers to recommend investments best for their clients,
New Mexico Looks at Guardianship Reform
There’s been a nagging question in the months of debate over reforming New Mexico’s guardianship system. The question? How to ensure that estate plans and
Does Medicaid Get My House?
If your father is a widower and needs long-term care but he but can’t afford it, he may consider applying for Medicaid. Therefore, what happens
Managing the Finances of a Parent with Dementia
Advance planning can address many of the tough issues that arise when handling finances for someone with dementia, says Forbes in its recent article, “Managing
As an Executor, How Fast Do I Need to Settle an Estate?
If you’re accustomed to setting timelines in your life, when it comes to serving in the executor role, you’ll likely find it difficult because settling
Pay Less Taxes on an Inherited IRA? Sure!
The Hampton Roads Business Journal explains, in “You may be paying more tax on inherited IRA than required,” that there can be a negative ripple
Make Sure You’re Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck in Your IRA
Can you believe that Americans have $26.6 trillion saved for retirement? This gigantic total includes the trillions of dollars held in 401(k)s and IRAs. Some
Estate Battles Can Mean Big Legal Fees
Prosecutors in a Texas forgery, theft and money laundering trial asked the court appointed administrator of an estate how an $8 million estate can shrink
New Federal Law Passed to Protect the Elderly
Senate Bill 178, the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act, establishes requirements for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate and prosecute elder abuse crimes











