New Illinois law denies inheritance to those who abuse elderly family members
In an effort to protect senior citizens, a law denying inheritance to those convicted of assaulting elderly family members was signed last week.
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Aretha Franklin‘s son Kecalf Franklin wants the woman who’s overseeing his mother’s estate removed.
Estate planning for the other 99%
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made dramatic changes to the tax regime in 2018, but it also had a significant impact on federal estate and gift taxes.
Amy Winehouse's ex-husband files $1.4 million legal claim on late singer's estate
Amy Winehouse has been dead for over 8 years, but that isn't stopping her shameless ex-husband from making a $1.4 million legal claim on her estate.
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Three generations after JFK the family legacy keeps killing people. Hyannis overdose proves none of the grandkids are safe. That's part of the plan.
2 Reasons To Consider A Dynasty Trust
When transferring wealth to the next generation, many prefer to make gifts to younger family members in trust rather than gifting the assets outright.
Bonnie Kraham: What you can and can’t do with a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust
The rules and misconceptions of the irrevocable Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) are many.
