Estate Planning
Rosalynn Carter's Good Works Live On: How You Can Donate to Charity After You Die
When First Lady Rosalynn Carter passed away this November, there were many tributes to her philanthropic endeavors. She was a leader for children and women's issues as well as an advocate for mental health. With her husband, Rosalynn also established The Carter Center, a nonprofit organization focusing on human rights…
How Estate Planning Helps Family Caregivers
November is National Family Caregiver Month, a time to spotlight the contributions family caregivers make. However, if you are caring for a member of your family, you know it is a year-round responsibility. Caregiving for your loved ones takes significant time and money. AARP reports that in 2023, the value…
Who Has Claim to the Largest Unclaimed Estate in History?
When reclusive Chicago resident Joseph Stancak passed away at 87, his neighbors were surprised to discover he was the “Millionaire Next Door." In fact, despite living like a miser, his estate is valued at $11 million — the largest unclaimed property amount in American history. When someone dies, and…
Do Your Parents Have an Estate Plan? Or Are They Planning on You To Sort It Out?
If your parents don't have basic estate planning documents, it can cause chaos when one or both of your parents get sick or die. And major decisions will fall on you and your family members to sort it out. And if you have a blended family, things can become more…
Can a Bank Refuse a Power of Attorney Document?
A financial power of attorney is an extremely helpful legal document when you can no longer manage your financial affairs due to an illness or incapacity. You name a trusted person to act as your agent or attorney-in-fact to pay bills and handle your banking transactions and financial matters.
Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith: Separated or Living Apart Together?
Hollywood actor and Red Table Talk host Jada Pinkett Smith and her husband Will Smith, best actor for "King Richard," are trending in the news again. This time, it has nothing to do with when Smith slapped Oscar host Chris Rock for using his wife's name in…