Until now, when someone passed away, we offered a basic memorialized account which was viewable, but could not be managed by anyone. By talking to
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The Little-Known VA Long-Term Care Benefit
Here’s a frightening statistic from the just-released United States of Aging survey: Only 3% of professionals supporting people 60 and older say they are very
Check with Your Estate Planning Attorney about New Laws Now in Effect
Determining a process for passing assets on to heirs is an integral part of the estate planning process. But it’s not always easy to determine
Should I have a TOD (Transfer on Death) for my Brokerage Account?
Life insurance, IRAs, 401(k) plans and other retirement accounts pass directly to the beneficiaries you designate outside of your will. Brokerage accounts, on the other
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
Avoid These Big Estate Planning Mistakes
Good luck to your loved ones when you die, because you are going about your estate planning all wrong. According to a recent study from
How to Manage the Bumps in the Road to Retirement
A new TD Ameritrade survey says that bumps and detours along the road to retirement are the norm, not the exception, with two-thirds of Americans
IRS Eyes Estate Tax Changes for Wealthy
The IRS wants to sharply curtail a favorite tax benefit affecting family partnerships and LLCs. The U.S. Treasury Department is zeroing in on new regulation
Tax Loopholes May Be Closing for IRAs and Other Retirement Strategies
The government has a knack for catching on to the most popular loopholes. There are plenty of tips and tricks to maximizing your retirement benefits,
New Protections for Elderly Investors
Two years after New York socialite Brooke Astor died in 2007, her son, Anthony Marshall was convicted of bilking her of millions of dollars. The
Millionaires Don’t Like Estate Planning?
Despite their wealth and business savvy, more than one-third of high-net-worth families have not taken the most basic steps to protect and provide for their
Tips to Avoid Elder Financial Fraud and Abuse
The costs of elder financial fraud and abuse are more than financial. In fact, for elderly citizens who are financially exploited, the impact is more