For years, Patrick Severo didn’t understand why people were so reluctant to talk about estate planning. Then the 55-year-old father of three went through the
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Estate Planning for Widows
Drawing up a will can be an emotionally taxing process. But it’s one that becomes especially difficult when a spouse is left to cope with
Retirement: Are You Ready?
Believe it or not, the last five years before you retire may be some of the most critical in retirement planning. Don’t wait until the
What Just Happened? You Need to Consider Estate Planning
With an estate plan, you can ensure that your loved ones are taken care of financially after your death. You can give your family peace
Ever Wonder How People Die?
Accidental gunfire claimed 348 lives from 2001-2010 in Alabama, and gunshots of undetermined intent killed 147 in Arizona. And while both resulted in far fewer
His Ex-Wife Gets What?
Picture this — a frantic call to the family lawyer by a recent widow we’ll call Fran. Fran had just learned that her deceased husband
More Access for Veterans Proposed in New Legislation
The Senate has passed a bill further expanding a law giving veterans easier access to federally paid medical care from private doctors. The bill relaxes
College Bar Owner Bequeaths “Bar” to School
A bar owner who never attended college has left $200,000 to the alma mater of her best customers. Ida F. Meyer of Lake Placid, Fla.,
Estate Planning for Women
It’s vitally important for everyone to have a plan for their estate, but in the absence of a well-crafted plan, women can be affected more
Creating a Virtual Asset Instruction Letter
Think about the information you store online. There’s the Pinterest page where you keep a collection of family recipes, the Instagram account where you keep
Navigating the Medicare Enrollment Process
Most people heading into retirement know life after work isn’t all shuffleboard on the lido deck. There can be serious money and health care concerns,
Why Is Elder Care So Stressful?
Despite the fact that millions of Americans are facing elder care challenges and struggles, there are not a lot of supportive and informative resources that











