Manny Martinez lives in rent-controlled senior housing and watches his expenses. However, with all of his other bills going up, money from his Social Security—his
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Single Folks May Heed the Words of The Beatles for Funeral Planning
If you grew up during The Beatles' era, you know about Eleanor Rigby. If you're single, you might ask yourself: Who will be there to
Oregon Law Lets Families Maintain Facebook Accounts for Deceased Relatives
Oregon Governor Kate Brown recently signed SB 1554 into law. It permits legal access to digital assets, as reported by kitv.com in a recent article,
Think of an Estate Plan as Added Protection for Your Family
Estate planning is the way to determine what happens to you and your property when you can no longer make decisions due to incapacity or
Legally Dead Man Shows Up as Outlaw Years Later
The process for declaring someone legally dead is one that is covered in state law, but in Pennsylvania, the statute's language does leave some leeway
How Much Inheritance Tax Did Grandma Leave Me to Pay?
Grandma just died without a will, and her husband, children, and siblings have all died. The remaining relatives need to consider not only the inheritance
Financial Tips for After the Split
Divorce can take a toll financially on both spouses, with this immediate financial burden resulting directly from the separation of the household. When a couple
Art Collector’s Million-Dollar Will Challenged by Husband on Facebook
The monumental battle over the $100 million-plus estate of art collector Melva Bucksbaum is now being broadcast in a family war of words on Facebook.
Media Mogul Headed to Trial Over Billion-Dollar Estate and His Capacity
Media mogul Sumner Redstone is going to trial over ex-girlfriend Manuela Herzer's claim that he is mentally incompetent. This may intensify the competition for control
Rhinestone Cowboy’s Wife Cautions to Plan for Alzheimer’s
"Kim Campbell didn't initially see that her husband, music legend Glen Campbell, had Alzheimer's." Kim first saw the signs, but chalked it up to the
Beneficiaries…What Are Those?
"When was the last time you updated, or even thought about, the beneficiary designations listed on your retirement accounts, life insurance, or annuity contracts?" If
Planning for the Future of Your Farm Business
"A lot of factors go into crafting an estate plan for your farming operation." The High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal's article, "Planning for the future of