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,
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College Basketball Coaching Legend Uses Trust to Give to His Former Players
The fact that late North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith left $200 each to about 180 players he'd coached over the years is all over
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,
The Story of Mr. Read
A thrifty lifestyle, solid investing acumen, plenty of patience and the benefits of compounding were at the center of the story of Ronald Read—the quiet
Thinking about Estate Planning or Actually Planning for It?
Chances are you’ve spent plenty of your free time thinking about the money you’ll have available at retirement. But what have you done to plan
Kevin Spacey Tells Us about Retirement
He may be a stone-cold killer with no conscience, but if Frank Underwood were a real-life candidate for the presidency, I would vote for him.
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
Mom Liked Me Best!
You have a sizable estate, and you have children who will someday inherit the assets of your estate. You are preparing the necessary documents to
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'
Estate Planning for Digital Assets
What happens to your online accounts after you die? It’s an important question many people avoid. California Assembly member Ian Calderon recently introduced AB 691
Father’s Proper Military Burial an Ordeal for Soldier-Daughter
A few years ago during a visit with her father, a Marine Corps veteran, in St. Louis, Army Sgt. 1st Class Yvette James asked about