Do you want your ex-spouse to inherit any part of your estate? It could happen if you initially signed up for a retirement plan or
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The Importance and the True Cost of Estate Planning
It seems as though Prince is now almost as famous for not having a will as he is for hit records. He left behind a
The Big Job of Being an Executor
During the estate planning process, you need to select an executor to carry out your wishes. Insurance News provides some things you should know about
Are You Up for the Big Job of Being an Executor?
Being named an executor of a will is a big responsibility. However, most individuals selected know nothing about what they need to do in the
Don’t Add to Your Family’s Stress If You Die Young
Raising the topic of your own death with your parents, siblings, or partner may sound silly if you're in your 20s or 30s, particularly if
What’s the Big Deal about Writing a Will?
CNBC’s article, "Prince or pauper, young or old, here's why you still need a will," lists the top three reasons why it's vital to write
Six Titles Not in the Prince Songbook: Estate Planning Documents
Forbes' article, "Prince and Estate Planning: What We Can Learn from the Late Musician's Financial Picture," reminds us that you don't have to be a
Yes, We Know: Prince Didn’t Have a Will
By now you've seen and heard the news of the musician's sudden death. You also now are aware that the Minnesotan failed to take time
Even Supreme Court Justices Need Estate Planning
Chief Justice Warren Burger died in 1995 and after the terms of the will were uncovered, its terms incurred ridicule for his failure to save
What is Michael Jackson Worth Today? It Depends Who You Ask
Since his death in 2009 at age 50, Jackson has experienced a commercial rebirth—thanks to the sharp executors who have managed his assets. The documentary
Newly Discovered Cash in Estate Must be Reported…or Else
If you find your late mom's safe had $100,000 but never added it to her assets, you need to report it, no matter how tempting
How Does Dad’s Second Marriage Affect a Kid’s Share of the Estate?
New Jersey 101.5's, "What to know about a second marriage and an inheritance," discusses what children can expect when a father passes away when married