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Mr. Cub Alleged to Have Dementia when He Signed New Will
August 4th, 2015
The estranged wife of late Cubs legend Ernie Banks claims the Hall of Famer was diagnosed with dementia days before he signed a will that left his entire estate to his caregiver. Ernie Banks was in the middle of a long and somewhat contentious divorc…
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Tips on Transferring Your Parents’ Brokerage Accounts After They Die
August 3rd, 2015
Only two months after launching a helpline for seniors, FINRA has received a number of calls from stressed family members with questions about the transfer of brokerage account assets upon death, so it has released an extensive investor alert dealing…
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What Goes Into an Estate Plan?
July 29th, 2015
You might know that an estate plan contains more than just a will, but do you know what other documents it contains? Every estate plan is different. And different people and families have different needs. Thus, what is in one person's estate pla…
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Debate over the Fate of Bobbi Kristina Brown
July 1st, 2015
There has been much media speculation about the debate in Bobbi Kristina Brown's family over whether or not to remove her from life support. The debate has been framed as a moral and religious one, but what might really be driving it is somethin…
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Extending the Slayer Rule in Missouri
June 30th, 2015
The state of Missouri does not have a slayer statute that prevents someone from inheriting from the estate of someone they killed. However, as a matter of common law, the slayer rule is enforced by the state courts. Now, a bizarre new case is asking…
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Would You Choose Cousin Vinny to Be the Guardian of Your Kids?
May 13th, 2015
Estate plan is a key element in any financial plan no matter what your age. Estate planning allows you to decide how your assets should be distributed upon your death. In essence it allows control from the grave! And a word of advice to t…
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Estate Planning and Cohabitation
February 27th, 2015
More and more young Americans are choosing not to get officially married, but living together as unmarried couples. This trend creates special needs in estate planning for these couples. While most Americans who live with a significant other a…
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Mr. Cub's Will Contested
February 24th, 2015
Legendary baseball player Ernie Banks, known to fans as "Mr. Cub," passed away recently. Now it appears that there are two disputes involving his passing, including a will contest. Before passing away, Ernie Banks suffered a protracted illn…
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Categories: Aging Issues, Blended Families, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Sports, Will
When DIY Estate Planning Goes Wrong
February 5th, 2015
People have many options today for creating their own estate planning documents. Forms can be purchased quickly from websites and books. However, trying to create your own estate plan can actually be more expensive than hiring an attorney. Hav…
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Categories: Aging Issues, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long Term Care, Power of Attorney, Probate, Will
Answers to Questions about Medicare and Medicaid
February 4th, 2015
One adult son talks about his mother-in-law's well-being: She is elderly, lives alone, experiences symptoms of dementia, and doesn't accept help easily. She refuses to have strangers in the house. She has lost all effort to cook, but she wi…
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