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The July 2024 passing of beloved Gen X actress Shannen Doherty offers important lessons about estate planning during divorce. Known for her roles in Beverly Hills, 90210, Heathers, and Charmed, Doherty faced a courageous battle with breast cancer while racing…
When asked to be an executor of an estate, the responsibility can seem as simple as distributing assets and handling paperwork. However, it’s often much more complex, time-consuming, and emotionally taxing than expected. Knowing such challenges in advance can assist…
When it comes to estate planning, I get many questions about many topics. One of the most common questions I hear concerns account ownership and asset management. Understanding how accounts are titled and who has access to them isn’t just…
In an aging society, you might find yourself facing difficult end-of-life decisions for your loved ones sooner than you expect. And when you do, you’ll realize the journey through end-of-life care is rarely straightforward. A recent and heartbreaking story published…
Have you jumped on the AI bandwagon yet? If so, you’ve probably used it to make your life easier. AI can be incredibly helpful, especially when the stakes are low. Need a personalized meal plan or an exercise routine? AI…
Labor Day, observed in the United States on the first Monday in September, is not only the unofficial end of summer but also a celebration of the contributions and achievements of American workers. Originating from the labor movement and the…
You’ve worked hard to build your assets and secure your family’s future. Like many responsible adults, you’ve named beneficiaries on your retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and maybe even your banking and investment accounts. It feels good to know you’ve…
Imagine discovering thousands of dollars that belong to you, only to be told you can’t have it. This frustrating scenario became a reality for a woman named Dale Benerofe, a Georgia resident, when she found $23,000 in unclaimed property from…
Imagine this: You’re in your twenties, just starting your career. You fill out a form at work, naming your live-in significant other as the beneficiary of your retirement account. You start contributing to your retirement account, and it begins to…
In this third installment of our four-part celebrity series, we discuss a topic that no one wants to think about as it may seem to be a fate worse than death: incapacity.
