Can Liz Hurley’s Son Inherit Grandfather’s Trust Fortune?
August 29, 2019
Liz Hurley’s son Damian has won a legal fight against his grandfather who tried to cut him out of his inheritance.
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Can a House be Sold if Your Spouse is Incapacitated?
August 27, 2019
The wife did not have a durable power of attorney authorizing her spouse to act as her agent in selling the property and now apparently lacked the capacity to sign one.
How Should Couples Begin the Estate Planning Process?
August 26, 2019
Let’s face it: mortality is hard to think about, and death is impossible to plan for. What is doable, however, is getting affairs and assets in order to prevent loved ones from inheriting a headache and legal fees in the event of an incident.
When You Might Want to Take Social Security Early
August 22, 2019
Although it’s common to point out why it might make sense to delay taking Social Security benefits, there are legitimate reasons for some people to claim their benefits sooner rather than later.
What Debts Must Be Paid in a Probate?
August 19, 2019
When a loved one dies leaving property, debts and a mortgage, and if he did not have a living trust, probate is required to sort everything out.
When Retirement Is Devoted to Elderly Parents
August 14, 2019
Americans’ longer life spans mean that more families are ‘aging together,’ as researchers call the trend.
When Is the Best Time to Disinherit a Child?
August 12, 2019
I have a sister, who I have not seen or heard from in 40 years, when she said she hated all of us and never wanted anything to do with us again. She even gave up her 5-year-old son for strangers to adopt and would not let my parents adopt him.
How Can a Dentist Forge a Will for Your Uncle’s Millions?
August 11, 2019
Five years after John Thomas died, his family is still embroiled in a court fight over his estate.
Why the Secure Act May Make Your Retirement Less Secure
August 8, 2019
The Secure Act would upend 20 years of retirement planning and stick it to the middle class.
Starting Conversations about Finances and Wills with Your Parents
August 7, 2019
Parents are often more than happy to offer financial advice to their children. They like to feel needed and want to make sure their children are on solid financial ground. However, it’s important to turn the tables and ask about their financial plans, too.
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