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What is Michael Jackson Worth Today? It Depends Who You Ask

What is Michael Jackson Worth Today? It Depends Who You Ask

Since his death in 2009 at age 50, Jackson has experienced a commercial rebirth—thanks to the sharp executors who have managed his assets. The documentary

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Why the Rush to Collect Medicaid?

Why the Rush to Collect Medicaid?

Even if you are eligible, don’t rush into applying for coverage. Kiplinger’s article, “What You Need to Know About Applying for Medicaid,” discusses five scenarios

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What Happens to Your House When You Die?

What Happens to Your House When You Die?

No home buyers go to the closing thinking about what happens if they die before their mortgage gets paid off, says The Wall Street Journal

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How Does Dad’s Second Marriage Affect a Kid’s Share of the Estate?

How Does Dad’s Second Marriage Affect a Kid’s Share of the Estate?

New Jersey 101.5’s, “What to know about a second marriage and an inheritance,” discusses what children can expect when a father passes away when married

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Plan on Keeping the Peace Through Wise Estate Planning

Plan on Keeping the Peace Through Wise Estate Planning

Family relationships can change over the years, and when finances are mixed in, particularly estate planning, you need to strategize ahead of time. That’s what

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Life Insurance Needs to Roll with the Changes

Life Insurance Needs to Roll with the Changes

As we travel through the phases of our financial life, our needs change. The New York Daily News article, “3 ways to choose the right

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Succession Planning for your Family-Owned Business

Succession Planning for your Family-Owned Business

You’ve built and own a successful business. But the Smart Business article, “Five things you should know about estate planning for a family-owned business,” asks

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Why the Wealthy Don’t Carry Through with Their Estate Planning

Why the Wealthy Don’t Carry Through with Their Estate Planning

Once a trusts and estates lawyer has designed and discussed a client’s estate plan, the next step is to implement it. Drafting the documents, creating

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Saints Owner Booted as Trustee of Billion Dollar Estate

Saints Owner Booted as Trustee of Billion Dollar Estate

“The news represents a victory for Renee Benson who sued her father over his competency and control over the 1980 Shirley Benson Testamentary Trust.” NFL

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Take the Heat Off Your Kids with Estate Planning

Take the Heat Off Your Kids with Estate Planning

“The value of a will, and of long-term care insurance, which can be a million dollar gift to your children and family members.” What’s the

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A List of Must-Have Estate Planning Documents

A List of Must-Have Estate Planning Documents

“Why Now Is the Best Time to Plan” Millennials are not discussing end-of-life care with their parents. Nevertheless, to save your loved ones avoidable pain

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A Life Change Means It’s Time for an Estate Planning Review

A Life Change Means It’s Time for an Estate Planning Review

“Having an estate plan doesn’t mean that the job of protecting your family’s future (and present) ends.” If you have an estate plan in place,

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