Four years ago, Pam Miller went to the home of a woman who was dying of cancer. The woman had lived a full life and
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The Main Enemy of Estate Planning: Procrastination!
Talking about death can be difficult for most people. However, one thing is certain: it is going to happen, and someone else is going to
Live Like a College Student and Retire a Millionaire?
Retiring as a millionaire might seem like a lofty goal for millennials, but if having financial security in your future is important, it is a
The Medicare Mess and How to Tackle it Next Year
If the government doesn’t act soon, nearly one-third of Medicare beneficiaries will face a 50 percent increase in their Part B premiums for 2016, while
What Kind of Life Insurance Do You Need?
Life insurance is not an easy decision. When is the last time you thought about your policy? Do you have the right kind? The right
Dispute Over WWII Jacket Reaches Conclusion
A family estate battle over a rare and valuable World War II fighter pilot’s jacket has been resolved in court. The case is unusual not
Estate Planning for Art
The more valuable an art collection gets, the tougher it is to create an estate plan for it. If you are not careful, your heirs
An Expensive Dog Fight
Sam Simon, co-creator of The Simpsons, left his dog in the care of a friend when he passed away. That has led to a fight
Richard Attenborough’s Final Resting Places
Lord Richard Attenborough made a name for himself as an actor and director. Now that he has passed away, he is making another name for
Artist’s Estate Demands Nude Photos Be Removed
Recently the estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat demanded that nude photographs of the artist be taken off of a website. However, that might not have been
Elderly Man not an “Elder” for Abuse Claim Against Bank
An 85-year-old man who bobs between residences in Australia and the State of Washington is not an “elder” for purposes of California’s Elder Abuse Law,
Consider an Intrafamily Loan to go along with a Trust
With interest rates at historic lows—for the time being—wealthy families are turbocharging their estate-planning strategies by pairing intrafamily loans with trusts. In late 2009, a
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