“Life insurance is one of the pillars of personal finance, deserving of consideration by every household.” Forbes says in a recent article, “10 Things You
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Stone Temple Pilots Frontman’s Estate at Center of Will Contest
“I love and miss him more than words could ever say.” In a career of nearly thirty years, Scott Weiland was best known as the
Estate Planning is About Protecting Your Farm Business
“Everyone’s situation is different. Each plan is unique.” Who likes to talk about death? Aside from morticians, even thinking about death makes most of us
Financial Elder Abuse on the Rise Across the US
“Grappling with growing financial exploitation of the elderly, state officials are pressing for laws that require financial advisers to report suspected ‘elder fraud’ to authorities.”
Making Your Estate Plan “Fair” to All of Your Kids
“According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, one definition of fair is ‘marked by impartiality and honesty: free from self-interest, prejudice, or favoritism.'” Are you planning to
Your Financial New Year’s Resolutions
“When it comes to New Year’s resolution, those vowing to get in fiscal shape actually do pretty well, research shows.” According to a 2015 Fidelity
What’s the Number One Destination to Move To?
“Americans are moving in search of cheaper places to live, more jobs, warmer climates and green space.” People are flocking to Oregon, says CNN Money’s
Avoiding State Estate Taxes
The federal estate tax might grab headlines, but many states also have estate taxes that people need to be aware of when estate planning. The
Battle between Auction Houses Comes to a Close
A war between auction houses Christie’s and Sotheby’s over the right to auction off A. Alfred Taubman’s art collection has come to an end, with
Who Gets Robin Williams’ Bikes?
In all areas of life, people fight over seemingly petty things. In legal matters, people who are already at odds over something important, will often
Incentive Trust Tips
An incentive trust is any trust that rewards beneficiaries with distributions for desired behavior. They are popular for people who fear that their heirs will
Late NBA Owner’s Estate Owes Taxes, IRS Says
In a ginormous estate tax battle denouement, the Internal Revenue Service just won $388 million in a settlement with the estate of Detroit Pistons owner