Real estate, family heirlooms, and savings accounts are some of the first things that come to mind when picturing an inheritance. Thanks to advances in technology, new types of inheritances are springing up in the form of digital assets. Digital assets are online accounts, such...
In 1966, Fredric Baur revolutionized potato chip storage. Baur invented the iconic Pringles can and the chip itself. When Baur brought up the idea of his burial including is invention, his family first thought he was joking, but they buried him in a Pringles can...
[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...
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...
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,...
You love Lassie like a family member. Of course, you want to ensure she is well cared for when you're no longer around. With a little estate planning, you can rest assured your four-legged companion has access to the resources and care he or she...
A last will and testament passes your possessions, assets, and material wealth on to your heirs, but how do you pass on non material wealth, such as memories, values, and life lessons? If passing non material wealth on to your heirs interests you, then an...