It’s nothing you look forward to, but there may come a point when you need to choose a nursing home for a loved one. For example, an elderly parent may require care after surgery or for the rest of their life. Regardless of where you live, you’re probably familiar with a few nursing homes in […]

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As we discussed in a recent post, Aretha Franklin, despite her considerable wealth, age and poor health, died without an estate plan in place. It might be surprising, then, to learn that when 26-year-old rapper Mac Miller died earlier this month, he had an estate plan. In fact, it was reportedly similar to the one […]

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No one wants their family to fight over their assets after they’re gone. However, even when there’s an estate plan in place, family members and other beneficiaries (or people who believe they were left out) may try to dispute the will and other documents in court. One Los Angeles attorney says that in 90 percent […]

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Most people would assume that someone as wealthy and successful as Aretha Franklin would have had a detailed estate plan in place when she passed away recently. However, the “Queen of Soul” reportedly died without even a will — let alone any other documents detailing how she wanted her assets divided among her family and […]

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