When someone passes away, whether unexpectedly or not, it can raise questions about who will inherit what. Specifically, you might be wondering whether in-laws have a right to any of the assets of the deceased person.
READ MOREEstate planning is nearly always worthwhile but can be extra important when you have stepchildren.
READ MOREUnfortunately, during the grieving process surviving spouses also need to navigate the complex financial issues that arise after the death of their partner.
READ MOREFirst, debts in a person’s estate are payable from the decedent’s assets in the course of administering their probate estate or administering their living trust estate.
READ MOREEstate planning is the process of anticipating and arranging for the management and disposal of a person's estate during the person's life in preparation for a person's future incapacity or death.
READ MOREYou’re single, and you don’t have an estate plan or even a will. Perhaps you think you don’t need either because you’re not wealthy and don’t have children.
READ MORESpecialized pet trust law has developed because of the huge popularity of pets in this country, and the strong desire of pet owners to provide for their pets, even after the owner's death.
READ MOREThere are many different configurations of blended families. However, they are generally made up of married couples who have children from previous marriages or relationships.
READ MOREIf you have a Roth IRA, you may be planning to use it as part of your retirement income.
READ MOREData from sources like the U.S. Census Bureau shows in no uncertain terms that the U.S. population has grown older over the prior two decades.
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