WXYZ Detroit’s recent article, “Tips you need to know to take a loved one’s estate through probate,” explains that within 42 days of the death,
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Saying “I Do” Again in Your Golden Years
A late-in-life remarriage can get extremely complicated, says New Hampshire Magazine in “Navigating Late-Life Remarriage.” This is especially true if you don’t know your legal
Hybrid Life Insurance as an Estate Planning Tool
The concept of leveraging your assets and maximizing your estate with life insurance is a common strategy that has been used by many retirees for
Blended Family Estate Planning
The best time to start estate planning is now—before the plan needs to be implemented, says The Fairfield Bay News in “Estate Planning Tips for
Make a Plan to Make a Plan for Retirement
Everyone’s busy with families, careers, home-buying, and then one day, college for the kids. It shouldn’t be too surprising that retirement planning takes a back
Unlike Fine Wine and Some Fancy Cheeses, an Estate Plan Doesn’t Get Better with Age
Your estate plan may be aging as we speak. It could be getting obsolete and not reflect your current circumstance, objectives, and desires. As the
Plug Your Nose and Draft a Will!
As icky as it can be to think about your own death, estate planning attorneys will tell you that it’s imperative to protect your family
Check This Checklist and See What You Need to Do for Your Estate Plan
People tend to put off estate planning. As a result, they risk dying without leaving their financial affairs in order and handing their heirs a
Divorce After Age 50 and the Impact on Retirement Plans
There’s an increasing number of older adults who must address this issue. The divorce rate among U.S. adults 50 and older doubled between 1990 and
Does Your Estate Plan Include “The Big Three”?
NJ 101.5 recently posted an article, “Here are the important estate planning documents you should have.” It explains that there are generally a “Big Three”
The Tax Consequences of Life Insurance Death Benefits
Forbes’ recent article, “Are Life Insurance Proceeds Subject to Taxes?” says that your beneficiary typically won’t be required to pay income tax on death benefits.
Roll with the Changes After a Divorce…Including Beneficiary Designations
“What happens if you don’t make changes?” While you don’t plan ahead for a divorce, you should immediately take steps to ensure your interests are