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What Can Jim Morrison's Simple Will Teach Us About Estate Planning?
It’s a bit of ancient history, but Jim Morrison’s will highlights a misunderstanding in estate planning that is still common today. ...
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Provision in Will to Kill the Cat Found Invalid
Should a court respect a provision in a will requesting that a pet owned by the decedent be euthanized? A Chicago judge reversed a death sentence that had been hanging over Boots the cat for months. ...
Read moreWho Gets Access to Your Online Accounts After You Die?
You may have a plan for what to do with your physical belongings after you die, but what about your online accounts?...
Read moreReverse Mortgage Borrowers Are Getting Younger, Which May Not Be a Good Thing
The age of reverse mortgage borrowers is dropping, according to a new study by MetLife. . .
Read moreBack to Black: Amy Winehouse Didn't Have a Will After All
Contrary to initial reports, singer Amy Winehouse died without a will, meaning that her $4.7 million estate went to her parents, which may or may not have been her wish. ...
Read moreWhitney Houston's Estate Plan Illustrates Use of Testamentary Trust
Whitney Houston's tragic death provides an example of how a trust that takes effect upon death can work . . . ...
Read moreMajor Long-Term Care Insurance Carrier Leaving Individual Market
Prudential Financial, Inc., says it will stop selling individual long-term care insurance policies . . . ...
Read moreThings to Remember at Tax Time
Tax day is fast approaching and you want to make sure you're taking advantage of all the deductions you're entitled to.
Read more5 Ways Your Will Can Become Useless, Or Close to It
Is having an out-of-date will better than having no will at all? While wills do not have expiration dates, certain changes can render them useless.
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