Estate Planning
Next Steps: A Practical Guide to Planning for the Best Half of Your Life
The authors of a nationally syndicated newspaper column on elder law have written a book based on decades of experience helping people both on the page and in the elder law office.
Read moreBank Pays Price for Refusing to Honor Request Made Under POA
Bank of America refused to honor a Florida man's power of attorney and paid a stiff price, but the case also raises the issue of the proper use of joint bank accounts in estate planning.
Read moreThe Boomer's Guide to Aging Parents
As members of the Boomer generation become caretakers for their parents, more and more guides are popping up to aid them. This one covers topics that other books often gloss over.
Read moreCompany Offers Gravesite Upkeep Services Nationwide
Seniors who plan to opt for burial when they die are sometimes concerned that no one will care for their gravesite . . .
Read moreWhat Is the Difference Between a Will and a Trust?
Wills and trusts are foundational estate planning tools. While each is used to distribute your hard-earned assets to your loved ones, they do so in different ways. Each also has its own distinct uses and advantages.
Read moreWhen Do You Need a Trust Protector?
A trust protector is someone who is appointed to watch over a trust that will be in effect for a long time and ensure that it is not adversely affected by any changes in the law or circumstances.
Read moreWho Can Serve as Executor?
One important reason to have a will is to be able to name your executor (also called a personal representative). An executor is the person responsible for managing the administration of your estate after you die.
Read moreDon't Leave Children Unequal Shares By Mistake
Siblings do not always receive equal shares of a parent's estate. Sometimes the inequality is intentional and sometimes it is accidental. Regardless of how it happens, it can cause arguments among the children.
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