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Probate records are normally matters of public record that can be viewed by anyone interested. However, judges do have the power, even if it is

It may be an unpleasant task to think about your own mortality, but the fact is, writing a will is one of the smartest financial

The widow of Ernie Banks is scheduled to meet in person next month with the longtime caretaker named as the sole beneficiary in his will

The estate tax draws heated debate between advocates and opponents, with some referring to the levy as a "death tax," while others argue that the

Several years ago, a man passed away and left everything to the stepmother of his children. The children were not nearly as concerned about the

Life insurance, IRAs, 401(k) plans and other retirement accounts pass directly to the beneficiaries you designate outside of your will. Brokerage accounts, on the other

In a ginormous estate tax battle denouement, the Internal Revenue Service just won $388 million in a settlement with the estate of Detroit Pistons owner

Good luck to your loved ones when you die, because you are going about your estate planning all wrong. According to a recent study from

Many people believe that they're not "rich enough" to have an estate plan, but this couldn't be further from the truth. We believe that estate

Is there a target on Nick Gordon? He might well conclude that. The erstwhile boyfriend of Bobbi Kristina Brown will likely never see the 22-year-old

Baby boomers are more concerned with funding their retirements than leaving financial inheritances to their families and charities.  While this may have been initially driven

Most summer plans do not include drafting a will and testament. Mowing a lawn choked with weeds and overgrown with grass is more likely to