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Prosecutors in a Texas forgery, theft and money laundering trial asked the court appointed administrator of an estate how an $8 million estate can shrink

Senate Bill 178, the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act, establishes requirements for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate and prosecute elder abuse crimes

Think Advisor’s recent article, “Americans Are Retiring Later, Dying Sooner and Sicker in Between,” notes that lifespans aren’t necessarily extending to offer equal time in

Questions often come up when gifting to children. What are the consequences to the giver and to the recipient? An article from nj.com, “Gift tax

A recent article in Reuters shows the problems in Nevada courts that are responsible for court-appointed guardians for the elderly. This article describes how a

As a by-product of succession planning, you get a template for running a better business. It’s beneficial to start these preparations right away. Springfield (MO)

Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) are minimum amounts that a retirement plan account owner is required to withdraw each year, beginning in the year that he

There’s considerable talk about potential tax reform in Washington. It is anyone’s guess what that will look like in the end. However, taxes must be

A trust is a legal vehicle for managing financial assets for the benefit of you and/or someone else. The property owner (the grantor or settler)

Progressive states like California have led the charge in finding and implementing methods and techniques to avoid probate, reports The PV Democrat in its recent

The federal government is again modifying the reverse mortgage rules. These changes impact the cost of insurance and borrowing limits, which create a mixed bag

Thomas Ellis claims that Maria Jackson, also known as Maria Ellis, has no right to his father’s benefits, because she was never legally married to