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The legal system in New Zealand is similar to that in the United States, including the estate laws. As is true in the United States,

When someone passes away without any heirs, his or her property is supposed to go to the state. In Philadelphia, however, the police allege that

When the Nazis took over territory during World War II, they looted many valuable items from the homes of fleeing and imprisoned Jews. The process

Selecting the executor of your estate or a trustee is one of the most important decisions in estate planning.   A recent Investing Daily article,

More than 5 million people live with Alzheimer’s, and that number, absent a medical breakthrough, could reach 16 million by mid-century. Medical research confirms one

When is an individual retirement account not a retirement account? When the Supreme Court says so. In a unanimous decision in June, the Supreme Court

Thanksgiving weekend is a time to reflect, visit family, and of course, eat your fair share of pie. And while we may be thankful for

The Internet is a wonderful tool for so many areas of life. However, drafting legal documents is not necessarily one of them. While it may

An awkward part of estate planning is telling your kids how much — or how little — they’ll get. Here’s how a financial planner can

Dealing with aging parents is not only tough emotionally, but financially. A Caring.com report found that nearly half of family caregivers spend more than $5,000

Elder abuse is a term that means someone is knowingly, intentionally or negligently causing harm or a serious risk to a senior. When Michael Casler

Too often, the need for the most basic estate-planning documents is overlooked or misunderstood. While many people would admit they should have a will, 50