According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the costs of adopting can be anywhere from a few hundred dollars to more than
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Even Supreme Court Justices Need Estate Planning
Chief Justice Warren Burger died in 1995 and after the terms of the will were uncovered, its terms incurred ridicule for his failure to save
What is Michael Jackson Worth Today? It Depends Who You Ask
Since his death in 2009 at age 50, Jackson has experienced a commercial rebirth—thanks to the sharp executors who have managed his assets. The documentary
Military Families Need Estate Planning
Many military families—particularly young families—need financial and estate planning advice. With the risks of going into a wartime situation or the potential for a training
Empire State Looks to Pass Laws to Protect the Elderly
New York is home to the third-largest elderly population in the U.S., a population that appears increasingly vulnerable to physical and financial abuse. But New
The Value of The Purple One’s Estate Could Make His Heirs—and the IRS—Delirious
The death of the musician Prince has started the clock on when the IRS will take a big chunk out of the star’s estate. But
To Millennials, Money Doesn’t Equal Love
About 70% of baby boomers see a gift of money as an expression of love, according to the results of a recent survey. This may
Trusteed IRAs can be a Good Strategy When Faced with an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
The Wall Street Journal, in “Voices: Consider Trusteed IRAs for Clients With Alzheimer’s,” reports that when individuals receive an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, they should start having
Are Your Financial Affairs in Order or Do You Need an Organization Intervention?
Are you a procrastinator? Do you let your financial statements stack up on your desk until that (always elusive) day when you'll finally have the
Get Organized with a Master Directory
Morningstar’s April 18th article “How to Create a Master Directory” says that a lot of the work of sifting through documents and files would be
Make Your Retirement Nest Egg Last
In 2016, very few folks have pensions, and life spans have lengthened. So, the issue is how to make your money last through your entire
Why the Rush to Collect Medicaid?
Even if you are eligible, don’t rush into applying for coverage. Kiplinger’s article, “What You Need to Know About Applying for Medicaid,” discusses five scenarios