What Does ‘Per Stirpes’ in a Will Mean?

April 23, 2021

Per stirpes in a will means that a deceased’s child’s share will pass to the deceased’s child’s children in equal shares, if any.

Court Victory for Adults Caring for Parents at Home

April 22, 2021

Advocates are celebrating an important victory for individuals who provide care for their parents at home. The new decision will likely lead to a substantial expansion in the number of homes transferred to those caregivers.

Trusts Work for Regular Folks

April 14, 2021

When you hear the word trust fund, you might think of wealthy kids a big chunk of cash on their 25th birthday. However, trust funds aren’t just for the rich. They are flexible tools to protect your loved ones.

Who Pays Credit Card Debt when You Die?

April 12, 2021

Especially with the average U.S. household having $7,027 in revolving credit card debt and Americans owing a total of $416.1 billion in credit card debt, according to a recent Nerdwallet study, some Americans will have credit card debt for the rest of their lives. However, what happens to credit card debt when you die?

Traits of Super-ager 90-Year-Olds

April 7, 2021

Researchers may have uncovered a key reason why some people remain sharp as a tack into their 80s and 90s: Their brains resist the buildup of certain proteins that mark Alzheimer’s disease.

Which Health Issues to Watch for over 50

April 6, 2021

As we age, our bodies wear down. Here is how to cut costs associated with some common ailments.

My Estate is Beneficiary of My IRA

March 30, 2021

When an estate is named beneficiary of an IRA, what is the method of distributing it to one individual in the most tax-effective way?

Aretha Franklin’s Estate and the IRS

March 29, 2021

When Aretha Franklin died in 2018, a powerful creditor came calling: The Internal Revenue Service.

Caregiving during the Pandemic

March 23, 2021

Managing a loved one’s care in a nursing home or an assisted living facility has always been challenging. And it’s harder now that visitation is extremely limited to protect residents from COVID-19. So how can you check on your loved ones, make sure they’re being cared for properly and let them know you’re there for them?

Elder Financial Abuse During Social Isolation

March 16, 2021

Thankfully, as our country is stepping up the delivery of vaccines, this terribly isolating time will hopefully soon be behind us.

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