The word “estate” sounds much more official than it is. “Estate” simply refers to anything you own: a house, a car, whatever money is sitting in your bank account, a vintage guitar collection, your beloved dog, the antique china set that was passed down to you from...
There are few things more challenging in life than dealing with a loved one’s chronic illness. Nowhere in school do we learn how to navigate such a delicate situation, and little in life prepares us for the unique challenges involved. While well-meaning friends are...
With an ever-growing list of day-to-day responsibilities, being a parent is hard—never mind being a single parent! It’s hard enough to find the time to go grocery shopping and take a shower. Carving out time not only to think about what would happen to your children...
Modern family structures are ever more complex. It is increasingly the norm for parents to separate and remarry, bringing step- or half-siblings into the mix. Expectations around monogamy are challenged by contemporary values, and wider acceptance of non-traditional...
You’d think that only the seediest of human beings would prey on the elderly and, though you’d be right, you’d be surprised by how many are willing to sink to such lows. Every year senior citizens in the U.S. lose billions to scammers, the vast majority of which work...
Congratulations! If you are reading this article you are likely among the minority of U.S. citizens who has an estate plan. While worthy of a pat on the back, having a plan is only the start of responsible asset management. Once you’ve gotten the ball rolling, you now...
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