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Easy Ways to Leave a Gift to a Charity

Easy Ways to Leave a Gift to a Charity

The Jewish News says, in its recent article, “Keeping it (charitable estate planning) simple,” that the most common way to leave money to a charity

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Lawsuit Filed Against Estate of Driver in Vehicle Crash

Lawsuit Filed Against Estate of Driver in Vehicle Crash

Brian Rolando was killed on May 7, 2016 when his Hummer rear-ended a party bus about 3 AM in Paterson, New Jersey. His estate now

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When Do I Sign up for Medicare Part B?

When Do I Sign up for Medicare Part B?

What if you signed up for Medicare Part A when you turned 65, but didn’t enroll in Part B because you were still working and

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When is the Right Time to Take Social Security?

When is the Right Time to Take Social Security?

A critical decision in your retirement planning, is when to begin taking your Social Security payments. A wrong move can result in long-term consequences. Kiplinger

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Tax Issues on the Family Home for Loved Ones

Tax Issues on the Family Home for Loved Ones

NJ.com’s recent article, “Complex inheritance taxes on a home,” explains the valuation of a home based on its fair market value (FMV) on the date

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Executor Seeks to Resign from Role in Texas Lawyer’s Estate

Executor Seeks to Resign from Role in Texas Lawyer’s Estate

When the famous Texas attorney John O’Quinn died in 2009, he had over 1,200 automobiles—but no children and no heirs. Gerald Treece, who was a

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Playboy Playmate’s Estate Files Wrongful Death Suit against Chiropractor

Playboy Playmate’s Estate Files Wrongful Death Suit against Chiropractor

Fox News, in its recent article, “Playboy model Katie May's estate sues chiropractor for wrongful death,” reports that the father of Katie May's eight-year-old daughter

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Penn State Football Coach’s Estate Looks to Settle Lawsuit

Penn State Football Coach’s Estate Looks to Settle Lawsuit

The estate of former Penn State football coaching legend Joe Paterno, along with former assistant coaches Jay Paterno and Bill Kenney, are suing the NCAA,

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Simple Estate Planning Tools

Simple Estate Planning Tools

When we look at the steps taken in our investing lives, the basics are simple. As working investors in the initial stages, the priority is

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What… My Taxes are Going Down? What Gives?

What… My Taxes are Going Down? What Gives?

There could be more reductions in the offing, as lawmakers in Minnesota recently raised the state's estate tax exemption to $2.1 million retroactive to January.

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What is fair for a Family with a Child with Special Needs

What is fair for a Family with a Child with Special Needs

As parents, it’s hard to treat all children fairly, despite their different personalities and capabilities. Most try to ensure that one child never feels less

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Don’t Over-Think Your Estate Planning

Don’t Over-Think Your Estate Planning

The psychological issues in deciding how to leave your assets can be the hardest part of the process, says Wilmington Biz in the recent article,

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