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How to Avoid a Will Challenge

How to Avoid a Will Challenge

The Northwest Indiana Times says in its recent article, “Choosing an executor,” that will challenges are pretty rare. A successful contest can stem from an

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Selecting the Right Trustee for Your Living Trust

Selecting the Right Trustee for Your Living Trust

The (Riverside CA) Press-Enterprise explains in its recent article, “Women on Money and Mindset: Estate planning: choosing a trustee,” that in a living trust, when

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Do You Know How You Would Cover the Expenses of Assisted Living?

Do You Know How You Would Cover the Expenses of Assisted Living?

According to a survey conducted a few years ago by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, 34% of Americans thought Medicare would cover

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Do I Need a Living Will, Power of Attorney, or Both?

Do I Need a Living Will, Power of Attorney, or Both?

A Living Will (often called an Advance Decision or an Advance Directive) is a record of your choices on your health and care needs, if

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Senator McCain’s Legacy

Senator McCain’s Legacy

Wealth Advisor says in its recent article, “Nothing To Lose: Shock McCain "No" Is Unmistakable Legacy Call,” that McCain has been handed a death sentence.

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The Important Job of the Executor

The Important Job of the Executor

Even when a person who passes away spent a lot of time getting their affairs in order, there can still be concerns, panic, and stress

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A Closer Look at the Future of Medicaid

A Closer Look at the Future of Medicaid

Many people think of Medicaid is a government program that helps only the nation’s poor. However, Medicaid also helps pay for and is part of

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Do Women Need More Planning Than Men?

Do Women Need More Planning Than Men?

Financial and estate planning is essential for everyone, but the fact that women are more likely to earn less over the course of their careers

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myRA is Going Away

myRA is Going Away

Can you believe that fewer than 31% of Americans own an IRA? Even fewer—just 19%—actively contribute to one. Consistent with this theme, a 2017 report

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What’s A “Life Estate?”

What’s A “Life Estate?”

It’s not unusual for a son or daughter to be granted a life estate on his or her parents' house. It’s also not uncommon for

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How Gross! Making Your Own Funeral Arrangements!

How Gross! Making Your Own Funeral Arrangements!

It’s not that uncommon to learn that a decedent made all of the arrangements for his or her own funeral: this includes selecting a casket,

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Congress Examines Bill on Elder Financial Exploitation

Congress Examines Bill on Elder Financial Exploitation

The U.S. Senate passed bipartisan legislation to step up enforcement against perpetrators of crimes targeting senior citizens. The Elder Abuse Prevention and Protection Act of

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