“Many parents who have children struggling with addiction or mental illness are often too consumed with caring for those children in the present, to give
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Trump Transfers Condos to Trust
Trump has transferred 71 properties—primarily condo units in a handful of buildings—into his personal trust. He promised that the trust would be run by his
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
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
It’s Not Fair! Will Contests Are Costly and Stressful
Say that after an extended illness, the older of two brothers passes away. When he died, he was divorced, although he had been married three
Here’s How to Get Your Affairs in Order
It’s a great idea to get your personal and financial affairs in order, so your children will know where things are, both physically and financially,
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
Should I Just Copy and Paste an Estate Plan from the Internet?
Have you considered creating your own estate plan from a template on a website, instead of using the services of a qualified estate planning attorney?
Easy Ways to Prepare for a Spouse’s Death
You certainly know about the basic estate plan documents, such as a will, durable power of attorney, health care power of attorney, living will, and
A Sound Succession Plan is an Integral Component of a Complete Estate Plan
Many entrepreneurs have their noses to the grindstone and a laser focus on growing their companies. While they’re working hard at it, they can fail
Create an Estate Plan without the Potential for Family Fighting
It’s not uncommon for parents to be mediators between their children. But after they pass away, siblings can battle more frequently and more aggressively. The