Between life insurance, wills and other financial tools, many parents of more meager means can also take steps to make sure their kids will be okay financially after they’re gone. And as much as families despise talking about money, the measures don’t always require a lot of work.
Read More »Grave Digger Pleads Guilty
You are not allowed to dig up someone’s grave without the permission of a court as one man in New Hampshire recently learned. The interesting thing is what was being looked for in the grave.
Read More »Veterans Center Employees Fired for Accepting Bequests
Residents in long term care facilities often become attached enough to facility employees that they want to leave gifts for the employees in their wills. This can create problems as some facilities see this as a conflict of interest.
Read More »The Most Important Question Parents Should Consider When Estate Planning
When planning their estates there are many different questions that parents should ask. However, the most important question is one that many parents never consider.
Read More »What Documents Do You Need to Find After a Loved One Dies?
After a loved one dies, you need to gather the important documents that are necessary to settle their final affairs. While the documents required will vary depending on what your loved one owned and owed, below is a list of common documents you will need to find:
Read More »Taking your dog with you
For many people, dogs are more than just best friends. They are a valued member of the family. However, pets, unlike other family members, are legally property. This raises the question whether you can direct that your pets be put to sleep after you pass away.
Read More »Reopening Jack Kerouac’s Estate
Author Jack Kerouac’s estate has long been settled after much acrimony. However, an important letter that he received from a friend could reopen the case. Jack Kerouac is credited with inventing the free-flowing beat style of writing that was popular in the 1950s and 60s. He did not create the style on his own […]
Read More »Estate Planning and 2014: Looking Back
Every year has new developments in estate planning. 2014 was no different in this regard. Some of the changes to estate planning in 2014 are very important to know about. With 2014 just behind us, now is a good time to look back and see what changed in estate planning during the year. After […]
Read More »Make Estate Planning Your New Year’s Resolution
The holidays are upon us. It’s also a good time to get started with some Old Year end and New Year beginning planning activities, especially if family members are going to be celebrating the holidays with you. Start with reviewing what you have and how you own it (by yourself, with your spouse, with a […]
Read More »Silly Questions? Not When It Comes to Your Will
It’s something parents shudder to think about: a will. That’s probably why more than half of Americans with children do not have a legal will. Parents love their children, and the concept of dying and not being there for their children is simply not an option they consider. Establishing a will is a vital part […]
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