How Do I Improve Brain Power?

June 24, 2021

Here are seven habits that can boost your brain health in your 50s and beyond.

The death of a loved one results in an emotional grief that, when combined with large sums of money on the line, can cause the beneficiaries of the will or trust or the heirs of the deceased to challenge the validity, interpretation, or administration of the will or trust.

Do Stepchildren Inherit?

June 3, 2021

My spouse passed. I have stepchildren who want a percentage of the profits from selling our house. What are they legally entitled to with no will?

How Safe is Paying with a Personal Check?

May 27, 2021

Every time you pay by check, you hand your bank account numbers to a stranger.

Federal Government Helps with COVID-Related Funeral Costs

May 21, 2021

People who need aid covering the financial costs of funerals for loved ones who died of COVID-19 may be eligible for up to $9,000 in assistance from the federal relief legislation that was enacted in March.

Who Must Pay the Taxes of a Deceased Loved One?

May 19, 2021

When someone passes away, their tax headaches don’t die with them. In fact, those obligations can further complicate the lives of survivors: Federal estate taxes may be due and state inheritance taxes could also come into play.

Do You Need to Plan for Digital Assets?

May 13, 2021

Estate planning isn’t just about hard assets anymore. Who will read your email when you die?

Are Blood Type and Dementia related?

May 7, 2021

One study found that your blood type could raise your risk of developing dementia.

How Does an Inherited IRA or 401(k) Work?

May 5, 2021

So, you inherited a retirement account. Before you make any decisions on when and how to access the money, it’s worth familiarizing yourself with the rules that apply to different beneficiaries.

Why Is Dr. Oz Suing Sister over Inheritance?

April 29, 2021

Mehmet Öz, a U.S. celebrity surgeon of Turkish origin better known as “Dr. Oz,” took legal action against his sister Nazlım Suna Öz, claiming she forged documents over their father’s inheritance.

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