Without some communication about what’s in a person’s will, there can be big surprises when this individual passes away—especially if children or grandchildren are cut
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Not to be Morbid, but You Should Be Preparing for the End of Your Life
Some of the basics we all need to have are a budget, a bank account, insurance and an estate plan. This last one shouldn’t be
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
Do We Hire a Private Eye to Uncover Grandma’s Estate?
If after grandma passed away, you realize that she didn't leave a will, it can be a real mystery to unravel all that there was
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
The Value of The Purple One’s Estate Could Make His Heirs—and the IRS—Delirious
The death of the musician Prince has started the clock on when the IRS will take a big chunk out of the star's estate. But
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
Too Poor for Estate Planning? No Such Thing!
If you have completed your estate planning, when was that? Where are the documents? Does your family know where they are located? Estate Planning needs
Let Me Ask You a Few Questions about Estate Planning
A will gives instructions about distributing your property after death, and living trusts are typically revocable—they can be changed along the way, and they are
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