In the beginning stages of dementia, someone who handles the family finances forgetting to pay bills is just one common warning sign. The spouse doesn’t
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The Estate of Mr. Cub Already in Foul Territory
Widely beloved in Chicago and the baseball world, Ernie Banks — a/k/a Mr. Cub — rose from humble beginnings. He began his career earning seven
Brando “Coulda Been a Contenda” in Estate Planning
Unquestionably, Marlon Brando was one of the leading actors of the 20th century. The well-known Godfather was always in firm control … until it came
Dispute over Doctor’s Multimillion Dollar Estate Headed for Trial
The fight over the multimillion-dollar estate of renowned plastic surgeon and burn treatment pioneer Richard Grossman, who died last March at age 81, is headed
Medicaid Planning for Seniors
Medicaid is the United States' health care safety net. It is an insurance program for low-income and needy people that provides health-related coverage for children,
Helping Your Folks with Their Finances
No matter how old you are, you're still your parents' child. Someday, however, they may need to rely on you for help when it comes
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
Fighting Begins in the Robin Williams Estate
The comedian Robin Williams hadn't been deceased for long when a fight erupted over some of his belongings. Williams' third wife and his three children
Estate Planning and Blended Families
An important issue in dealing with wealth transfer for blended families is how the assets flow to the surviving spouse and family members or after
Family Feuding over Robin Williams’ Estate
There doesn’t appear to be much doubt that Robin Williams conveyed his estate plans to his family in the years before his tragic suicide last
The Hits Keep Coming in DJ Casey Kasem’s Estate with Charges of Elder Abuse
The late, legendary DJ Casey Kasem's daughter Kerri Kasem and family members staged a press conference at Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles Friday to
NO NEW TAXES! But Now What?
Accountants and financial advisors may be breathing a sigh of relief that there were no major new tax-law changes this year, but that doesn't mean