Secondary beneficiaries may save your estate plan. Having backups in place is a wise move. It is helpful both personally and professionally. Backing up the
Rapper Coolio died without an estate plan. Many celebrities die without preparing for the transfer of their wealth. When this happens, it can leave their
Jointly owned property may avoid probate. When more than one person has concurrent ownership of an asset, it is considered jointly owned. Some couples choose
Leaving a co-op apartment as an inheritance may prove difficult. In Kansas City, there are some rather tony co-ops in an area generally known as
A Chicago man left a large estate to extended family by default. Some people are unassuming millionaires. By looking at them on the street, they
People should store their legal documents in a secure place. Not everyone secures their valuables. Some people stash cash in their sock or underwear drawers.
Sometimes sibling rivalries extend to their inheritance. Siblings do not always get along. It is normal to bicker and argue while growing up. Most parents
A new widow may require help from experts. Losing a spouse is never easy. It is heartbreaking to no longer have your best friend and
Yes! A last will and testament and a revocable living trust are both effective estate planning tools. Estate planning does not look the same for
Some people cannot avoid a will contest despite their best efforts. Estate battles of the rich and famous are often in the news. Small mistakes
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