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Once the world began to get over the shock of the death of music legend and golden girl Whitney Houston, reports began to surface that there was trouble brewing with […]

We all leave behind a legacy when we die -- what your legacy is depends on how much time and effort you put into creating it prior to your death. […]

The voice behind the famous song I Will Always Love You, was found dead of unknown causes in the bathtub of her hotel room just hours before the Grammy Awards. […]

Today, divorce is commonplace.  Various studies conclude that just over 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce.   It is also estimated that the divorce rate is around 60% for […]

A trust is often used as an estate planning tool in order to accomplish a variety of goals. At its most basic, a trust consists of a grantor (sometimes called […]

There are various outlets available for bare bones estate planning documents. Some contend that estate planning is as simple as filling in the blanks. Obviously, there are many reasons why one document […]

When you create a trust, one of the most important decisions you must make is who to appoint to succeed you as your trustee. Although each trust is unique, there are […]

Owning a dog is rewarding in a number of different ways, and for seniors a dog could provide a very welcome companion at a time when loneliness can be an […]

Statistics tell us that only around half of Americans have any type of estate plan in place. Going through life without an estate plan is taking a risk that can easily be […]

The liklihood that you will need long-term care towards the end of your life is relatively high.  Budgeting for this cost is important because contrary to the beliefs of some people, Medicare […]

Most people tend to procrastinate when it comes to estate planning. In fact less than half of people in the United States have a last Will or a Living Trust in place. […]

A recent article in Forbes, quoting statistics provided by the Harris organization, found that out of 1022 people polled only 35% had executed a last will.  Among younger Americans the […]

You have a trust or a will in place, so you have determined how the distribution of your assets will take place upon your death.  That is great, because now […]

If you are one that likes to be prepared for life's eventualities then you should consider the possibility of mental incapacity.  According to the Alzheimer's Association 13% of senior citizens […]

The dictionary definition of the word "legacy" will tell you that your legacy involves gifts of property and monetary assets after your passing. This is of course a large part […]

Partners in small businesses that are engaged in the process of estate planning can be faced with a tricky situation. If you were such a partner you would probably want […]

When you consider the subject of estate planning it is useful to recognize the fact that it is an ongoing process. Your initial estate plan is going to be based […]

Some view Social Security as their primary retirement plan.  The reality is that this program is a basic safety net that may not provide the financial resources needed for a […]