Can I Leave My Pet Some of My Estate?
In addition to writing wills, Minnesotans are now setting up trusts to care for pets, ranging from dogs and horses to parrots and raccoons.
The Wrong Power of Attorney Could Lead to a Bad Outcome
When do you need your estate plan to ‘go to work’ for you? While you may think the right answer is ‘after I die,’ the actual answer is ‘if I lose the ability to manage my own affairs.’
Preparing for the Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease
It is estimated that by 2040, the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s, dementia or other cognitive disorders is expected to double to close to 12 million due to the aging population, according to a recent study by RBC Wealth Management and Aon.
How Do I Claim Social Security on My Ex’s after Divorce?
Love and marriage don’t always work out. However, even if your marriage ended in divorce long ago, here’s a piece of good news: You may be able to get more Social Security, by taking benefits based on your ex-spouse’s work record instead of your own.
Estate Battles Over Personal Property Distribution
Personal property is a unique category of asset. Even in the simplest after-death distribution, personal property can become a hindrance to final distribution. There are a couple of reasons why.
Why Planning Tasks Don’t Stop Because You’ve Retired
Building enough wealth to sustain yourself in retirement is a monumental achievement. However, financial planning doesn’t end when you no longer rely on a paycheck.
What are the Biggest Mistakes Made by First-Time Medicare Enrollees?
Medicare's rules are exacting, and penalties can be stiff and sometimes permanent.
What Does Entertainer Chadwick Boseman’s Estate Look Like?
The wife of "Black Panther" star Chadwick Boseman is seeking to be appointed administrator of the estate of the beloved actor, who died in August at the age of 43.
How to Benefit from a Roth IRA and Social Security
Although Social Security helps millions of seniors stay afloat financially, living on those benefits alone could mean winding up cash-strapped in retirement.
Prince’s Estate Hits the IRS with a Million Dollar Lawsuit
Prince’s sudden death in 2016 triggered numerous court proceedings. First, probate documents had to be filed in court because Prince died without a will.