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Three Things to Think about before Writing Your Will
It may be an unpleasant task to think about your own mortality, but the fact is, writing a will is one of the smartest financial
The Latest on Mr. Cub’s Bench-Clearing Estate Brawl
The widow of Ernie Banks is scheduled to meet in person next month with the longtime caretaker named as the sole beneficiary in his will
New Details on the Estate Tax Change Discussion
The estate tax draws heated debate between advocates and opponents, with some referring to the levy as a “death tax,” while others argue that the
Two Documents that Can Help Convey Your Final Wishes
Several years ago, a man passed away and left everything to the stepmother of his children. The children were not nearly as concerned about the
Should I have a TOD (Transfer on Death) for my Brokerage Account?
Life insurance, IRAs, 401(k) plans and other retirement accounts pass directly to the beneficiaries you designate outside of your will. Brokerage accounts, on the other
Late NBA Owner’s Estate Owes Taxes, IRS Says
In a ginormous estate tax battle denouement, the Internal Revenue Service just won $388 million in a settlement with the estate of Detroit Pistons owner
Avoid These Big Estate Planning Mistakes
Good luck to your loved ones when you die, because you are going about your estate planning all wrong. According to a recent study from
Yes, You’re Rich Enough for an Estate Plan
Many people believe that they’re not “rich enough” to have an estate plan, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. We believe that estate
Boyfriend of Whitney Houston’s Daughter Getting into Estate Plan Trouble (Already)
Is there a target on Nick Gordon? He might well conclude that. The erstwhile boyfriend of Bobbi Kristina Brown will likely never see the 22-year-old
Defining Your Legacy
Baby boomers are more concerned with funding their retirements than leaving financial inheritances to their families and charities. While this may have been initially driven
No Estate Plan is a Plan Written by the State
Most summer plans do not include drafting a will and testament. Mowing a lawn choked with weeds and overgrown with grass is more likely to