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Estate Planning
How Joint Tenancy Creates Problem for Seniors
As parents age, families sometimes struggle with how to best keep their parents’ financial affairs in order. One common approach is for aging parents to put one or more of their children on their investment accounts, bank accounts and real property.
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Estate Planning
Should I Buy Mortgage Protection Life Insurance?
After closing on a mortgage, many individuals immediately begin receiving daily solicitations in the mail, urging them to purchase mortgage protection life insurance (MPI). Simply put, MPI is a type of life insurance sold by banks affiliated with lenders, and by independent insurance companies, who ...
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Estate Planning
Including Cryptocurrency in Your Estate Plan
If you own any cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, you need to take some additional steps to make sure it can be accessed if you become incapacitated or die. This article explains that cryptocurrency is currently treated under probate law as an asset – like your ...
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Elder Law
Medical Marijuana & Guns: Legal Advice from a Doctor?
I’m not a doctor, but I’ve watched lots of Grey’s Anatomy. Would you trust me to give you sound medical advice or write you a prescription? Probably not. But apparently some doctors think they’re qualified to give legal advice. Maybe they binge-watched Law and Order ...
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Estate Planning
An Estate Plan Is Necessary for the Unthinkable
Have you resolved to get your estate planning done at last or perhaps updated? Good for you. Here’s what you’ll need to do, and, just as importantly, what you don’t need to do.
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Elder Law
Beware of Recorded Deed Scam
My husband and I recently executed a deed to transfer a piece of real estate to our revocable living trust, and today we received the notice you see in the photo. We had a good laugh – this wasn’t our first rodeo, so we knew ...
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Estate Planning
Blended Families Need More Thoughtful Estate Plans
When the first spouse dies, the surviving spouse may not remain as close with his or her stepchildren. Small irritations which were overlooked during the lifetime of the spouse who died, may become outright disputes.
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Estate Planning
What Is Probate and How to Prepare for It
We have all heard the term ‘probate.’ However, we may not be exactly sure what this means. It may sound daunting, but don’t be intimidated by the phrase.
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Estate Planning
What Should I Know About Reverse Mortgages?
You’re not getting free money as a reverse mortgage borrower. The interest you don’t pay each month, is being added to the debt.
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Elder Law
The Funeral Rule
Did you know that the federal government regulates funeral homes? I don’t remember seeing that power mentioned in the Constitution, but… Yes, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) mandates that people shopping for burial and cremation services must be provided certain information and must be provided ...
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You wonder whether your granddaughter will think of you fondly when you’re not around anymore.
You want to make sure someone will love and care for your dog, horse, or parrot when you can’t.
Your spouse doesn’t share your love for guns, and you fear your collection could be sold for almost nothing – or even destroyed – instead of being passed on to your children or others who share your passion.