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What Happens to Young Children When Both Parents Die?
By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
In February of 2024, Stacy Wakefield, wife of former Boston Red Sox pitcher, Tim Wakefield, died within five months of her husband. They left behind two...
Posting Beyond the Grave: What Happens to Your Social Media When You Die?
By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Legally reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
When Odysseus became the first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon in over 50 years, many people posted on social media about the accomplishment – even Starman...
Wendy Williams’ Diagnosis Highlights Need to Plan for Incapacity
By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Legally reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Life can change without warning. Wendy Williams, the former talk show host, announced her recent diagnosis with Graves’ Disease, primary progressive aphasia,...
Do Your Student Loans Die With You?
By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Legally reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Federal student loans, including subsidized and unsubsidized loans, are typically discharged upon the borrower's death. Parent PLUS loans are discharged if the...
Jay Leno Files for Conservatorship of Wife. What Is a Conservatorship?
By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on
The former host of The Tonight Show, Jay Leno, filed for conservatorship of his wife, Mavis, who is suffering from dementia. In court documents, he is asking a...
Is Estate Planning One of Your New Year's Resolutions? Nine Questions to Get You Started
By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on
People often ring in the New Year with lofty goals, whether to lose 10 pounds or write the Great American Novel. Making a last will and testament and other...
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