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The Latest on Kirk Douglas’ Estate

Old Hollywood didn’t pay stars well by modern standards, but Kirk had the wisdom to own his most iconic films and pour the profit into property. Soon philanthropy will force tough choices. The death of any giant produces shockwaves. Where Kirk Douglas is concerned, those ripples reveal how much the entertainment landscape changed in his lifetime and how much the numbers have grown.

Posted on: March 9, 2020

How Can Long-Distance Caregivers Help Loved Ones?

More than 1 in 10 family caregivers live at least an hour away from their aging or ailing family member, and many are tending to a loved one from a distance of hundreds of miles.

Posted on: March 6, 2020

Gray Divorces Changing the Future for Many Senior Americans

Rising divorce rates among Americans over the age of 50 are causing more conflict in estate planning, new data shows.

Posted on: March 5, 2020

An Estate Plan Is Necessary for the Unthinkable

Have you resolved to get your estate planning done at last or perhaps updated? Good for you. Here’s what you’ll need to do, and, just as importantly, what you don’t need to do.

Posted on: March 4, 2020

What Exactly Is the Estate Tax?

The estate tax in the United States is a tax on your right to transfer property to other individuals upon your death, according to the IRS. In other words, when you die, the U.S. government might be entitled to a portion of your assets before the remainder can be passed to your heirs. Not all inherited assets are subject to the estate tax. In fact, the U.S. estate tax only affects the wealthiest households.

Posted on: March 3, 2020

How Can Siblings Work Together to Care for Dad?

Old resentments and rivalries often die hard, especially with sibling relationships, and caregiving situations can resurrect these issues.

Posted on: March 2, 2020

Alternatives for Stretch IRA Strategies

The elimination of the Stretch IRA is a game changer, especially for parents who were considering bequeathing savings in IRAs to their children.

Posted on: February 28, 2020

The High Cost of Medicare Mistakes

She recently enrolled in traditional (Parts A, B, and D) Medicare and was hit with huge Part B and Part D monthly premiums. She had no idea why it was so high. After many letters, calls, and meetings with Social Security, she still had no idea.

Posted on: February 27, 2020

How Can I Move On after a Loved One Dies?

Even as you work through your grief, there are some important financial tasks to take care of along the way. Here is a framework to use as a starting point.

Posted on: February 26, 2020