“Funerals cost $6,000 and up, but planning can help you cut the big expenses.” No one likes to talk about death, because it's considered taboo.
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Avoid This Common Estate Planning Mistake
“Most people don’t want to be a burden on their family or children. One of the best things you can do to accomplish this goal,
Dad Just Died Without a Will… Now What?
“You can’t be forced to take on the burdens of the administration of an estate, merely because you are an heir.” If your father died
These Are Two of the Biggest Estate Planning Misconceptions
“Although these are just two of the misconceptions regarding wills, they take on special significance because they relate to some of the most important assets
How Does Pre-Death Probate Work?
“There are a handful of states that allow a person to probate a will…before the testator… dies. In recent years, there has been a trend
A Few Items to Consider in Your Estate Planning
If you have an estate with any real assets, you should carefully weigh the risks of failing to make proper estate plans. This is the
The Worst Estate Planning Mistakes by Celebs in 2016
A wealthmanagement.com article, “Top Four Estate Disputes of 2016,” gives us a sampling of some of the major estate planning issues among the recently passed
Estate Planning for Those Who Will Live to Be Over 100
With advances in medical technology, it’s increasingly possible to live a long and active life. Experts in longevity planning use advanced medical testing to create
Texas Case of No-Contest Will Provision Headed to State Supreme Court
In 2015, a beneficiary sued the testamentary trustees and executors of a Texas estate for breach of fiduciary duty and also sought an accounting, temporary
If it is So Important, Why Doesn’t Everyone Make a Will?
No one likes to plan for his or her death, but it’ll happen to all of us, says The Reading Eagle Business Weekly in the
Retirement in Special Needs Families
The big challenge for many Special Needs Families is balancing the financial needs of retirement with the long-term needs of a child with a disability.
Let’s Understand Estate Planning Basics
Can you believe there are still people out there who think estate planning is only necessary for the wealthy? That is not true. A basic