You're probably well aware of the need to orient your investments toward retirement, but you might be less aware of the need for an estate
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Two Uncomfortable Topics: Death and Debts
When a loved one dies, is it possible to inherit their debt? It's a serious question for heirs, and particularly for couples who hold debt
Retirement Planning Advice from the Great Plains
An important area for review at this time of year, associated with tax savings, is retirement planning. If one is a farm or ranch owner,
Thinking about Estate Planning or Actually Planning for It?
Chances are you’ve spent plenty of your free time thinking about the money you’ll have available at retirement. But what have you done to plan
Kevin Spacey Tells Us about Retirement
He may be a stone-cold killer with no conscience, but if Frank Underwood were a real-life candidate for the presidency, I would vote for him.
Estate Planning after a Divorce
If you're in the process of getting a divorce, money issues are likely to be a key point of discussion. Whether you're the spouse of
Why Estate Planning Is Important
Do you want to be able to provide for your family after you are gone? If so, you should begin estate planning now so you
Estate Planning Lessons from Your Friends on “Downton Abbey”
This isn't a joke. The viewers of this high-end PBS costume drama, which takes place about a century ago, could very likely be your clients'
The Estate of Mr. Cub Already in Foul Territory
Widely beloved in Chicago and the baseball world, Ernie Banks — a/k/a Mr. Cub — rose from humble beginnings. He began his career earning seven
Brando “Coulda Been a Contenda” in Estate Planning
Unquestionably, Marlon Brando was one of the leading actors of the 20th century. The well-known Godfather was always in firm control … until it came
Dispute over Doctor’s Multimillion Dollar Estate Headed for Trial
The fight over the multimillion-dollar estate of renowned plastic surgeon and burn treatment pioneer Richard Grossman, who died last March at age 81, is headed
How’s That New Year’s Resolution Coming to Organize Your Finances?
Gaining control over our finances is usually at or near the top of all New Year’s resolutions. What many people don’t realize, though, is that