As a result of his dementia, wildlife expert, author, guest TV personality, and TV producer Jack Hanna is retiring from work and public life. He has starred in Animal Adventures, Voices for Wildlife, and Into the Wild among numerous other…
Famous talk-show host Larry King was married to seven women and fathered five children. He died at age 87 on January 23, 2021, after contracting Covid and then succumbing to an infection. Immediately after his death, his estate went straight…
The future is a big unknown for everyone. Significant uncertainty abounds as to the outcomes of US tax legislation proposals. Estate and gift tax exemptions may get cut in half or not, and whatever happens will likely affect all deaths…
If you want to become a self-made millionaire and you are a millennial or younger, there is a path you can follow to make this a reality. It does not require a unique set of skills, specialized knowledge, or even…
The World Health Organization (WHO) officially named the 2019 Coronavirus outbreak on February 11, 2020. The coronavirus disease 2019 shortly after became known by its abbreviation, CO for corona, VI for virus, D for disease, and 19 for the year…
My uncle got critically ill and ended up in the hospital. Back in 2002, he named me as his financial power of attorney, so I could write checks on his bank account when he couldn't, like now. But the bank…
New tax law changes may have a significant impact on estate transfer strategies in the future. While it is too early to know what will become law, the House Ways & Means Committee tax plan draft indicates that change is…
It is important to consider who you would trust to manage your finances when you are no longer able to. A power of attorney (POA), otherwise known as an agent to your principal, has the legal authority to represent and…
Unfortunately, it is fairly common that seniors fall victim to financial scams. Sadly, the elderly are often taken advantage of by strangers — and sometimes even their own family members. That’s why it’s important that planning is in place to…
Protection of your children’s and grandchildren’s inheritance from creditors can be accomplished through estate planning. A simple way to achieve inheritance protection is through a trust. A trust can pass your wealth bypassing probate. This allows specific trust provisions to…