Retirement means making decisions on housing, income, investments, health care and estate planning—many of which can be emotional and may require major life changes. The
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A Look at Survivorship Life Insurance in Estate Planning
The Insurance News article, "Survivorship Life Insurance Useful for Estate Planning," talks about a type of policy that really lends itself to estate planning purposes.
Yes, We Know: Prince Didn’t Have a Will
By now you've seen and heard the news of the musician's sudden death. You also now are aware that the Minnesotan failed to take time
Reverse Mortgages Give You Tax-Free Cash
Reverse mortgages, also known as Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs), are government-insured loans. These loans let qualified senior homeowners convert illiquid home equity into available
Adoption Tips for Those Planning on Adding to Their Families
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the costs of adopting can be anywhere from a few hundred dollars to more than
Even Supreme Court Justices Need Estate Planning
Chief Justice Warren Burger died in 1995 and after the terms of the will were uncovered, its terms incurred ridicule for his failure to save
What is Michael Jackson Worth Today? It Depends Who You Ask
Since his death in 2009 at age 50, Jackson has experienced a commercial rebirth—thanks to the sharp executors who have managed his assets. The documentary
Military Families Need Estate Planning
Many military families—particularly young families—need financial and estate planning advice. With the risks of going into a wartime situation or the potential for a training
Empire State Looks to Pass Laws to Protect the Elderly
New York is home to the third-largest elderly population in the U.S., a population that appears increasingly vulnerable to physical and financial abuse. But New
The Value of The Purple One’s Estate Could Make His Heirs—and the IRS—Delirious
The death of the musician Prince has started the clock on when the IRS will take a big chunk out of the star's estate. But
To Millennials, Money Doesn’t Equal Love
About 70% of baby boomers see a gift of money as an expression of love, according to the results of a recent survey. This may
Trusteed IRAs can be a Good Strategy When Faced with an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
The Wall Street Journal, in "Voices: Consider Trusteed IRAs for Clients With Alzheimer's," reports that when individuals receive an Alzheimer's diagnosis, they should start having