When a loved one dies, is it possible to inherit their debt? It's a serious question for heirs, and particularly for couples who hold debt
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Retirement Planning Advice from the Great Plains
An important area for review at this time of year, associated with tax savings, is retirement planning. If one is a farm or ranch owner,
A Trust That Keeps on Giving and Giving
Nearly four decades after his death, Detroit businessman Dick E. Morand is giving to the causes close to his heart. Leave A Legacy, Southeast Michigan,
Estate Planning after a Divorce
If you're in the process of getting a divorce, money issues are likely to be a key point of discussion. Whether you're the spouse of
Just How Long Can My Trust Last?
Legislation allowing Mississippians to place their assets in a trust for up to 360 years passed the state House and is now pending before Gov.
The Other Benefits of Charitable Giving
Lifetime gifts may carry considerable advantages over charitable bequests. "One interesting aspect of lifetime giving is that you get to see your donation in action,
Why Estate Planning Is Important
Do you want to be able to provide for your family after you are gone? If so, you should begin estate planning now so you
Estate Planning Lessons from Your Friends on “Downton Abbey”
This isn't a joke. The viewers of this high-end PBS costume drama, which takes place about a century ago, could very likely be your clients'
Be a Farmer like “Old McForbes” and “Mr. Green Jeans” Bon Jovi and Reap the Tax Benefits
A gentleman farmer is a wealthy landowner who oversees a small farm purely for the pleasure of it—and, perhaps, for the pleasure of the tax
Thought about Dying Lately?
Most of us don't. However, if a close friend suddenly passes away, this shocking and unexpected event might make you think about death and how
Other than That, Mrs. Lincoln, How’s Your Estate Planning?
It might sound like a stretch to take personal finance lessons from a first lady who lived 150 years ago. But the financial aspects of
How’s That New Year’s Resolution Coming to Organize Your Finances?
Gaining control over our finances is usually at or near the top of all New Year’s resolutions. What many people don’t realize, though, is that