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Think of an Estate Plan as Added Protection for Your Family

Think of an Estate Plan as Added Protection for Your Family

Estate planning is the way to determine what happens to you and your property when you can no longer make decisions due to incapacity or

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Legally Dead Man Shows Up as Outlaw Years Later

Legally Dead Man Shows Up as Outlaw Years Later

The process for declaring someone legally dead is one that is covered in state law, but in Pennsylvania, the statute’s language does leave some leeway

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How Much Inheritance Tax Did Grandma Leave Me to Pay?

How Much Inheritance Tax Did Grandma Leave Me to Pay?

Grandma just died without a will, and her husband, children, and siblings have all died. The remaining relatives need to consider not only the inheritance

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Financial Tips for After the Split

Financial Tips for After the Split

Divorce can take a toll financially on both spouses, with this immediate financial burden resulting directly from the separation of the household. When a couple

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Art Collector’s Million-Dollar Will Challenged by Husband on Facebook

Art Collector’s Million-Dollar Will Challenged by Husband on Facebook

The monumental battle over the $100 million-plus estate of art collector Melva Bucksbaum is now being broadcast in a family war of words on Facebook.

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Media Mogul Headed to Trial Over Billion-Dollar Estate and His Capacity

Media Mogul Headed to Trial Over Billion-Dollar Estate and His Capacity

Media mogul Sumner Redstone is going to trial over ex-girlfriend Manuela Herzer’s claim that he is mentally incompetent. This may intensify the competition for control

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Rhinestone Cowboy’s Wife Cautions to Plan for Alzheimer’s

Rhinestone Cowboy’s Wife Cautions to Plan for Alzheimer’s

“Kim Campbell didn’t initially see that her husband, music legend Glen Campbell, had Alzheimer’s.” Kim first saw the signs, but chalked it up to the

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Beneficiaries…What Are Those?

Beneficiaries…What Are Those?

“When was the last time you updated, or even thought about, the beneficiary designations listed on your retirement accounts, life insurance, or annuity contracts?” If

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Planning for the Future of Your Farm Business

Planning for the Future of Your Farm Business

“A lot of factors go into crafting an estate plan for your farming operation.” The High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal’s article, “Planning for the future of

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Things to Think About Before Making a Roth IRA Conversion

Things to Think About Before Making a Roth IRA Conversion

“The Roth IRA, with its unique tax advantages, can be a powerful financial-planning tool. However, rolling funds from a traditional IRA into a Roth is

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Having a Tough Talk with Your Parents

Having a Tough Talk with Your Parents

“It can be very difficult to bring up death, especially with a loved one you don’t want to imagine losing.” Opening the door to this

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How Do We Help an Elderly Neighbor?

How Do We Help an Elderly Neighbor?

“If you suspected that your elderly neighbor was being taken advantage of by a family member, would you: (a) Do something to help your neighbor;

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