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One of the most common misconceptions about a last will and testament is that having a will avoids the need for probate court.

Parents with resources could purchase the property for the child, but that often does not drive the right incentive. How then, do you get the funds to the child in the most responsible and tax-efficient way?

A judge in Australia ruled that a 75-year-old man had died without a will after the names of his beneficiaries were obscured by black ink on the document, according to a recent court filing.

It is important for residents and their families to understand the benefits and limitations of each program, eligibility requirements, and any additional costs associated with them.

With Lee’s death, his daughter, Joan Celia Lee, known as J.C., inherited his estate but continued to pursue various legal actions attempting to get “everything that’s mine”.

As the surviving spouse, you’ll need to consider housing options, like whether to sell or keep the home, or downsize.

Elvis’ estate planning failures certainly adversely affected the life of his daughter, Lisa Marie, and have carried over into issues with her estate.

Jerry Springer amassed a fortune over a long and storied career.

With his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, Elton John confirmed his latest plans for retirement. The final show of the tour in July 2023 will be his last. However, deja vu suggests this might not be the last we see of Elton.

The wealthiest taxpayers have many tools at their disposal to pay less to Uncle Sam. Some tactics, like donating to charity via trusts, might seem far-fetched but are perfectly legal.