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“No one wants to think about the possibility of a spouse passing away. But neglecting to prepare for that possibility makes life all the more

When he died in 2013 at the untimely age of 51, actor James Gandolfini bequeathed a financial disaster to his heirs. Gandolfini hadn’t properly prepared

Even experienced financial advisors can get caught up in the complications of dealing with an inheritance. After receiving an inheritance from his mother that included

Property partnerships end for a variety of reasons. Ideally, the ending is wanted and agreed upon, financially and emotionally enriching all parties. But when things

Even though Robin Williams has passed away, it might still be possible to see his name, likeness or voice in movies or advertisements. However, do

November is National Adoption Awareness Month. If you’re considering adoption, you know that it will change your life in many ways. And you’ll need to

With Thanksgiving and the winter holidays coming up, there are at least two prime opportunities to get families all under one roof and talking. Estate

Estate laws change regularly, which means that estate planning methods that were once a great idea are no longer advisable for many people. One example

If you do not have any children, you might not think that you need to bother with having an estate plan. However, having an estate

One of the biggest headaches for executors of large estates is coming up with the cash to pay the estate tax. If the cash or

The federal estate tax might grab headlines, but many states also have estate taxes that people need to be aware of when estate planning. The

Four years ago, Pam Miller went to the home of a woman who was dying of cancer. The woman had lived a full life and