Being named an executor of a will is a big responsibility. However, most individuals selected know nothing about what they need to do in the
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Do Your Homework Before You Make Charitable Contributions
Sometimes when you hear words like "childhood disease" or "natural disaster," it's difficult to say no to a donation request. But Kiplinger's recent article, "How
Win-Win With Charitable Trusts
If you have several substantial bequests to charities in your will, this Kiplinger's article asks if it would be better to see the charity use
Special Needs Trusts Available to Everyone Who Needs One
A child who suffers the onset of severe epilepsy and developmental regression may require lifelong special needs. This calls for a redrafting of a basic
Make Certain Your Dynasty Succeeds After You’re No Longer in Power
The Yakima Herald article, "Passing the baton: 6 challenges for family business succession," says that maybe one reason family dynasties are of interest is that
Original Hawaii 5-0 Star Still Giving Back to Hawaii Long after his Final Aloha
A family will gather at the bedside of a dying mother. They'll share memories, celebrate her life, and say good-bye.A middle-aged woman who was blinded
Hey, Do You Want to be Executor of My Estate?
If you and your spouse have no children, are retired and have a sizable estate, MarketWatch asks whether it is okay to use an attorney
Don’t Add to Your Family’s Stress If You Die Young
Raising the topic of your own death with your parents, siblings, or partner may sound silly if you're in your 20s or 30s, particularly if
Take Life’s Transitions Seriously
Many folks take on estate and financial planning in a piecemeal manner. It's something they visit every now and then. Maybe they speak with an
A 529 Plan is a No Brainer
Tackling college debt is bad enough without not knowing one of the best collegiate funding revenue generators available: the college 529 plan. A new report
Making it Easier to Let Go of Valuable Art
What if it's time to arrange your affairs, but you're not quite ready to part with your art collection? You can part with your art
Social Security Benefit Essentials
For many Americans, Social Security benefits are the basis of their retirement income. If that's the case, then maximizing those benefits is critical. Kiplinger's "10