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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
Yes, You’re Rich Enough for an Estate Plan
Many people believe that they’re not “rich enough” to have an estate plan, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. We believe that estate
The Dreadful Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Explained in Basic Terms
The estate tax is one of the most hated taxes in the U.S. tax code, especially among those who are wealthy enough to have to
Boyfriend of Whitney Houston’s Daughter Getting into Estate Plan Trouble (Already)
Is there a target on Nick Gordon? He might well conclude that. The erstwhile boyfriend of Bobbi Kristina Brown will likely never see the 22-year-old
Effects of the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage
Last week’s historic Supreme Court decision, Obergefell v. Hodges, affirmed a constitutional right to same-sex marriage in all 50 states, opening up tax, estate planning
Is a Reverse Mortgage the Way to Go?
Homeowners age 62 and older may be tempted by the offers for reverse mortgages as a solution to the financial stresses. The celebrity spokespeople seem
California Trying to Help Its Seniors
Despite earthquakes, forest fires and drought, by the end of 2015, at least 5.1 million persons age 65 and over will make their home in
Kansas Works to Prevent Elder Abuse
Several Kansas agencies, including The Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner (KSC), the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) and the Kansas Department for
Defining Your Legacy
Baby boomers are more concerned with funding their retirements than leaving financial inheritances to their families and charities. While this may have been initially driven











