Given the rising cost of most college tuitions, the complexity of college loan agreements and the difficulty for most middle-income families in simply maintaining their
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Estate Planning for Digital Assets
What happens to your online accounts after you die? It’s an important question many people avoid. California Assembly member Ian Calderon recently introduced AB 691
Securing Your Children’s Future
As a parent, you're always thinking about what's best for your children. But have you thought about what might happen if you're no longer around?
Father’s Proper Military Burial an Ordeal for Soldier-Daughter
A few years ago during a visit with her father, a Marine Corps veteran, in St. Louis, Army Sgt. 1st Class Yvette James asked about
Key Documents Are Essential before Signs of Dementia
In the beginning stages of dementia, someone who handles the family finances forgetting to pay bills is just one common warning sign. The spouse doesn’t
Be a Farmer like “Old McForbes” and “Mr. Green Jeans” Bon Jovi and Reap the Tax Benefits
A gentleman farmer is a wealthy landowner who oversees a small farm purely for the pleasure of it—and, perhaps, for the pleasure of the tax
The Tough Choices in the Stories of Senior Guardianship
One Florida journalist recently received numerous heart-breaking testimonials from individuals feeling frustrated by a system that was designed to protect adults no longer able to
Thought about Dying Lately?
Most of us don't. However, if a close friend suddenly passes away, this shocking and unexpected event might make you think about death and how
The Estate of Mr. Cub Already in Foul Territory
Widely beloved in Chicago and the baseball world, Ernie Banks — a/k/a Mr. Cub — rose from humble beginnings. He began his career earning seven
Brando “Coulda Been a Contenda” in Estate Planning
Unquestionably, Marlon Brando was one of the leading actors of the 20th century. The well-known Godfather was always in firm control … until it came
Dispute over Doctor’s Multimillion Dollar Estate Headed for Trial
The fight over the multimillion-dollar estate of renowned plastic surgeon and burn treatment pioneer Richard Grossman, who died last March at age 81, is headed
Divorce Planning and Estate Planning
If you have just gotten divorced, you may be focused on getting on with your life. But make sure you also have updated the financial