Missteps for Divorce and Death

February 22, 2021

After the divorce, Mike logged onto the employer’s benefits system and tried, but failed, to delete Wendy as the beneficiary of his life insurance.

Estate of Charles Schulz Still Making Money

February 3, 2021

Is there a person on the planet who doesn’t love the Peanuts characters? Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Pigpen, Schroeder, and the gang are the iconic creations of Charles Schulz. In fact, it is still so popular that they earned Schulz’s estate $32.5 million over the last year, two decades since his death due to cancer.

Act Quickly to Protect an Estate

November 12, 2020

When dealing with the emotional pain of the loss of a loved one, family members also have to address daunting administrative tasks.

Changes are Happening to Social Security in 2021

November 12, 2020

Here’s a closer look at the seven biggest changes to Social Security in 2021

Can an Inheritance Lead to Trouble for Marriages?

October 22, 2020

Most states recognize inheritances as separate property, and many experts say keeping them separate is often the best approach.

What Does Tenancy by the Entirety Mean?

October 9, 2020

Tenancy by the entirety, commonly abbreviated as TBE, is an ownership structure for real estate that’s used when the owners are a married couple. Under a TBE arrangement, each spouse owns an equal interest in the property, and the property will transfer seamlessly to the surviving spouse, in the event of one spouse’s death.

How Do I Survive Job Loss in My 50s?

September 3, 2020

Losing a job is almost always traumatic. In your 50s, job loss can be devastating — and devastatingly common.

Why Is Trust Funding Important?

August 25, 2020

If you have updated your estate plan during the Covid crisis and even found a way to sign your documents while maintaining social distance, do not overlook the last step of trust funding.

What Should I Know about Beneficiaries?

August 11, 2020

When you open a financial account, you’re often asked to name a beneficiary. Simply stated, a beneficiary is someone who is entitled to the benefits of the account on the death of the account holder. For example, if you’ve purchased life insurance, you name a beneficiary who receives the benefits of the policy when you pass away.

Can I Disinherit Anyone I Want?

August 6, 2020

So, you’ve decided that a family member won’t be getting an inheritance after all. Maybe you have an ungrateful or irresponsible family member you want to cut out of the will.

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