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Three Estate Planning Myths That Threaten Your Family's Future Hint - One of these myths may even cause you to lose the roof over your head! -
Is a handwritten will valid? The answer is, it depends. Specifically, it depends on where you live, the will itself, and how it was executed. -
Could a living trust have protected Stan Lee from elder abuse? Stan Lee, the creator of super heros like Spider Man, X-Men and the Hulk became vulnerable to elder abuse as he aged. He is not alone. -
Saving the home from nursing home poverty. You've worked hard all your life, bought a home and built a nest egg. Now, you're worried - will you lose it all to the nursing home? -
Don't let the fear of probate cause you to rush into this do-it-yourself estate planning nightmare! This is a mistake I see over and over. People add their children to the deed to their residence in order to avoid probate. -
What happens to a trust when the grantor of the trust dies? Many times people have the misconception that if a trust is created, nothing more needs to be done when the grantor of the trust dies. -
Estate Planning for 2019. Are you on track? What's changed - What hasn't changed? Here are our top tips for 2019. -
Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes This one mistake probably cost Michael Jackson's estate millions. -
What is the 2018 Gift Tax Exclusion? Here's how much you can give in 2018. -
What is a Special Needs Trust? A special needs trust is a trust created pursuant to federal law for expenses beyond the basic benefits provided by government programs to a special needs individual.