Blended families may require more strategic estate planning. Many men and women in the United States get married, divorced or widowed, and remarried. As a result, families often consist of yours, mine, and ours children. While many families thrive with more members and more love, more people can also mean more complications. According to a […]
It is no small task to settle an estate plan? Your loved one recently died. You have not only lost your loved one. You are also at a loss for what to do next. All you feel capable of? Deeply missing your loved one. According to a recent Cleveland Jewish News article titled “Funeral arrangements, […]
Zsa Zsa Gabor completed successful funeral arrangements. Although many celebrities are from the United States, many are from different countries. Some choose to be buried in America. Others choose to be laid to rest in their home nations. According to a recent Wealth Advisor article titled “Zsa Zsa's Last Wishes Achieved With Budapest Burial,” surviving […]
Creating an effective estate plan requires intentionality. Many people do not prioritize estate planning. If you are taking steps to create a plan, you may think whatever you do will be sufficient. Nope. This mindset could set you and your loved ones up for trouble in the future. The good news? You will be dead […]
Changing circumstances may affect the usefulness of an ILIT. Do you remember when the federal estate tax limit was $600,000? I do. At this time, you may have set up a revocable living trust (RLT) and an irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) to provide for your family if you died. Because many years have passed […]
Adult dependents may require special care in estate planning. When you think of dependents, you likely consider your minor children. Minor children certainly need parents for support, shelter, and care. You may not think about your adult children. According to a recent Parents article titled “Wills and Trusts for Adult Dependents,” some adult children remain […]
Women should plan for long-term care needs. The health of both men and women decline as they age. That is an unavoidable fact. Despite the universality of aging and death, women tend to live longer than men. About 74 percent of single households for those over age 80 are women. Need some anecdotal proof? Visit […]
Elder abuse often goes overlooked and underreported. Some people are more vulnerable to abuse than others. Law are on the books to provide protection for these individuals. One of the most vulnerable populations is the elderly. According to a recent The Courier Tribune article titled “Are you a victim of elder abuse?,” older folks and […]
No matter what line of work you are in, estate planning has facets that apply to everyone, and it comes down to documenting wishes and avoiding probate and unnecessary taxes. Too many people put it off, but, in general, the sooner you do it, the better.
Charley Pride left a complicated family situation. Music speaks not only to our ears but our hearts. People connect to tunes of love, anger, joy, and heartbreak. Although inner turmoil and external conflict are interesting in songs, these are not ideal in personal relationships. According to a recent 5 NBC DFW article titled “Charley Pride's […]
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