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Many people, especially seniors, see joint ownership of investment and bank accounts as a cheap and easy way to avoid probate since joint...

We’ve all heard that it’s better to give than to receive, but if you think you might someday want to apply for Medicaid long-term care...

Good article via Jennifer Woods at Imagine working for decades so that one day you could pass your assets on to your children or...

Click for online Bedsore Lawsuit Evaluation. Bedsores can develop quickly, progress rapidly and are often difficult to heal. Caring for...

If you are worried that disappointed heirs could contest your will or trust after you die, one option is to include a “no-contest clause”...

Some timely tax news from Forbes staff writer Ashlea Ebeling: It’s no April Fool’s joke. New York state doubled its estate tax exemption...

Get good advice before putting mom and dad’s house on the market. Amy Hoak, MarketWatch. Selling an inherited house isn’t easy. There’s...

All trusts should be reviewed every few years to make sure that they are up-to-date with the law and meet your goals today. Following is...

If you are turning 70 1/2 this year, you may face a number of special tax issues. Not addressing these issues properly could result in...

​1. Changes in relationships Maybe your relationships with people named in your Will have changed over the years? Maybe your favorite...