[caption id="attachment_16856" align="alignleft" width="150"] Alexander the Great is said to have displayed heterochromia iridium, which would have made one of his eyes dark and the other light.[/caption] It can be hard to imagine the worst case scenario of dying without a will, but for most people,...
In the age of the internet and smart phones, people have a plethora of information available at their fingertips. All it takes is a quick Google search to look up how to do just about anything. While easy access to how to make the perfect...
Estate planning can be a daunting task to begin. They force you to face your own mortality and examine the relationships you have with those closest to you. Here are five simplified steps to take when you set out to make an estate plan. 1. Make...
People over 50 control over 70% of the nation's wealth. This makes elders prime targets for financial abuse and fraud. Read on to learn the signs of elder financial abuse. What is financial abuse? Elder financial abuse includes many behaviors. Taking money or property and forging the...
Talks of tax reform are always ongoing in government. Currently, the federal estate tax, otherwise known as the death tax, has been placed on the chopping block. So, what will it mean for you and your family's estate plan if the death tax is axed?...
A person's life's work tends to become a large part of who they are. In Marvel comic book writer Mark Gruenwald's case, he became a part of his work. Gruenwald died of a heart attack in 1996 at age 42. He made his last wishes...
Rapidly advancing technology has given way to new forms of online communication and personal expression. Most people have at least one social media account, if not multiple. Additionally, written communication is transitioning to a digital format. Emails are replacing letters. Bank statements are now available...
A funeral is a celebration of a life, which is why careful consideration and planning go into deciding what songs should be played and which bible verses read. Everything from the flower arrangements to pallbearers reflects who and what the deceased loved and valued during...
A will is a legal document with instructions for divvying your assets between your heirs and beneficiaries. While a standard will includes provisions for things like who should get the family china and plans for your funeral, some people think outside the box when it...
Part of parenting is making plans. From scheduling play dates to setting up a college savings fund, you meticulously make plans to ensure your child is well cared for on their journey to adulthood. Of course, you plan to be there for every milestone,...