“People are not relying on the way things used to be.” Theauthor of aChicago Tribune article titled “Don’t want to burden your children? Plan now,”
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Robin Williams’ Death Causes Heartache for Fans and Heirs Alike
“What if your spouse dies unexpectedly?” More details of Robin Williams’ 2014 suicide became available last week, when his widow Susan Williams revealed new and
Give Your Family a Strong Sense of Security
“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
Consider This Strategy to Keep Your Estate From Getting Whacked
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
Avoiding Common Estate Planning Mistakes
Knowing what the most common estate planning mistakes are is a great first step, but it does not do any good unless you also know
What To Do First When Inheriting
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
Plan to Talk Estate Planning Over the Holiday Meal
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
The Main Enemy of Estate Planning: Procrastination!
Talking about death can be difficult for most people. However, one thing is certain: it is going to happen, and someone else is going to
Estate Planning and Your Second Marriage
Marrying again makes estate planning more involved. How do you provide for everyone you love? Should you provide for everyone you love? How do you
What Is the Worst That Can Happen Without A Will?
Despite hearing many warnings, people do not believe that anything bad will possibly happen if they never get a will. They assume that their family
Millions of Old Wills Now Online
Typically, if someone in the United States wants to see what an old will says, he or she has to travel to the county where
Texas Attorney General in More Trouble?
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is already facing a felony indictment. Now, his role in a trust case is being called into question. Tanner Hunt,