Nothing is free, as they say; and neither is Medicaid, according to one shocked individual who received a bill from the state following the death of her mother. The mother had been getting elder care at her daughter’s home instead of at a nursing hom…

Many people put off thinking about their wills. It reminds us that we are mortals and that someday we will no longer walk the earth. If a person does not designate a spouse or other family member to implement one’s final wishes, then an alternative i…

Although creating a clear estate plan may seem morbid to some people, the alternative can be financially devastating. As many corporations and government plans are relaxing their focus on pension plans, it has become even more important for individua…

Prenuptial agreements may not be romantic but they are more than just protecting one’s assets in a divorce. These agreements are binding contracts that are being used more often these days to protect one’s separate delineation of wealth and assets.
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Though old Hollywood likes to tell stories of individuals surprised to learn that they have inherited a fortune from a far-removed relative, the days of being in the dark about family finances and estate plans is slowly coming to an end. It is increa…