Estate Planning
Three Celebrity Estate Planning Fails
One of the biggest celebrity blunders is not having a valid will. Fortunately, it's also a simple mistake to avoid. Let's take a closer look at some celebrity estate planning mishaps and learn what NOT to do when it comes to your final wishes.
Read more about "Three Celebrity Estate Planning Fails"What is "Gray Divorce" and How Does It Impact Your Estate Plan?
Despite the overall divorce rate declining over the past 20 years, divorces among older adults are increasing. The Pew Research Center reports that the divorce rate has doubled over the past 25 years for couples over 50. Divorces between older couples, called "gray divorce" or "silver divorce," is rising for…
Read more about "What is "Gray Divorce" and How Does It Impact Your Estate Plan?"Five Estate Planning Moves To Make After Divorce
Divorce is rough enough, and post-divorce, the last thing you may want to deal with is more legal documents. However, it is critical to review your estate plan (or lack of one) when you have significant life events, such as the birth of a child, a death in the family,…
Read more about "Five Estate Planning Moves To Make After Divorce"Do Hospitals Have To Consult With Next of Kin?
Who can make health care decisions for you if you are in an accident or suddenly incapacitated? You might think the logical choice is for doctors to contact your family, but are hospitals required to notify and consult with immediate family members (next of kin) before they administer any treatments?…
Read more about "Do Hospitals Have To Consult With Next of Kin?"What Are End-Of-Life Decisions?
End-of-life decisions are the choices you have to make about what life-sustaining measures you want to receive if you have a terminal illness or some other end-stage condition from which you will not recover. End-of-life wishes are often put on the back burner. You may think this is something to…
Read more about "What Are End-Of-Life Decisions?"When a Spouse Dies Without a Will
It is devastating to lose your spouse. But if they die without a will, it can cause even more grief and stress. Many people assume that they automatically inherit all of their spouse's property; however, that is not the case. When you die without a will, you are “intestate," and…
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