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Sadly, this is another example of how loved ones, especially those of deceased celebrities, can fight tooth and nail over assets. Sometimes, like in the case of Michael Jackson, these disputes can drag on for years, often preventing any of the heirs from receiving...

The following are some general guidelines for your estate planning based on your age group. As we age, our goals and all that life brings can change. Where are you in your estate planning journey? In Your 20s and 30s: Even if you don't have much in the way of assets,...

The following article came to my attention, and I think you’ll find it interesting.  Written by Russell Steinberg, it appeared on Celebrity News on 5/31/24.  While Michael Jackson made a great effort to leave his affairs in good order with clear direction...

#1- I AM SINGLE AND DON'T OWN MUCH SO I DON'T NEED AN ESTATE PLAN   Many single folks believe because they don't have a house, kids, etc., they don't need to bother with a will or estate plan. Well, they should. They probably have parents or siblings. Maybe they...

It's June, the traditional month for weddings, which, of course, means the traditional month for the search for the perfect wedding gift. Gift registries have helped enormously, but if you're like me, it doesn't feel very personal to go online and order a few place...

I know many singles think that because they may not have a house or a family yet, estate planning can be postponed until they do. Not so. Not only should singles have an estate plan, but it is a little different from others. This is a good overview article from...

This post continues what was started last week and includes the remaining smart estate planning moves. Again, this is from Kiplinger online, written by Janet Kidd Stewart and published on 5/9/24. While most of Ms. Stewart's information is worthwhile, I am in total...

Many of us know couples who have lived together for so long that it is assumed they are married. But if they aren't legally wed, what happens when one of them is in a coma in the hospital? Or, tragically, one of them dies?  What do Ohio laws have to say about the...

This article from Kiplinger by Janet Kidd Stewart, published May 9, 2024, is chock full of good tips. It's a lot to digest, so I'll split it into two parts. Here are seven of the thirteen Ms. Stewart recommends. Next week, I'll post the remaining seven tips....