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Conservatorships and Guardianships: What’s the Difference?

Conservatorships and Guardianships: What’s the Difference?

Bobby Brown and Pat Houston will be co-guardians for Bobbi Kristina Brown. Their attorneys said in a statement Friday that Bobby Brown and the sister-in-law

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Will Forgery Suspect Gets Caught

Will Forgery Suspect Gets Caught

On April 28, a victim told police that one of their relatives had died and she had found out that a new will had been

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Is “Crummey Power” Really Good or Really Crumby?

Is “Crummey Power” Really Good or Really Crumby?

There was one estate planner who had a stroke of marketing brilliance a long time ago. He or she decided that we should call death

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Estate Planning Is Critical for Singles

Estate Planning Is Critical for Singles

A watershed demographic event occurred in the past few years, although without much notice: For the first time in U.S. history, there are more people

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More Resources Needed to Fight Elder Abuse

More Resources Needed to Fight Elder Abuse

The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office continues to fight against elder abuse in assisted living facilities around the community. The D.A. rolled out a

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South Texas’ “Godfather of Movies” Leaves Two Pals to Duel over Estate Plan Mess

South Texas’ “Godfather of Movies” Leaves Two Pals to Duel over Estate Plan Mess

Rubin Frels is considered by some as the “godfather of movies in South Texas.” His parents met at the Theatre Victoria, built in 1913. Frels

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Are You Ready for Cousin Itt to Be the Guardian of Your Kids?

Are You Ready for Cousin Itt to Be the Guardian of Your Kids?

Estate planning allows you to decide how your assets should be distributed upon your death. In essence it allows control from the grave! And a

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Bank of Mom and Dad Keeps the Kids in Touch

Bank of Mom and Dad Keeps the Kids in Touch

Money isn’t everything, but it keeps the kids in touch. Though I say that jokingly, I do want you to take estate planning seriously. Most

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Legacy Tips from the Experts

Legacy Tips from the Experts

Few people get excited about doing estate planning, even though they might recognize the importance of leaving a legacy for their children and grandchildren. If

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Living Longer Means Better Estate Planning

Living Longer Means Better Estate Planning

Living longer changes the dynamics of financial planning. Old age can be very expensive. Everyone is different and there is no way to predict the

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A Word or Two about Guardianship

A Word or Two about Guardianship

“Planning for death is a morbid thing to do,” admits Kelli Gardner, an estate attorney in Portsmouth. “People don’t like to deal with unpleasant things.”

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Announcing Your Estate Planning Service Team!

Announcing Your Estate Planning Service Team!

Help is on the way! Let’s meet the team members who are there to help you to be a great fiduciary, or for you to

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