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“Casey Kasem – A Victim of Elder Abuse?”

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  Many of you are familiar with the name Casey Kasem. His voice brings about memories of American Top 40 radio and pop culture through the decades. Unfortunately, that name now conjures images of court battles, nursing homes, and a family torn apart. Prior to his passing, Casey Kasem’s health deteriorated due to the ill-effects of dementia. The story that ensued is a tragic one and one that can … [Read more...] about “Casey Kasem – A Victim of Elder Abuse?”

“Casey Kasem – An Example of Elder Abuse?” (Audio)

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Who is Responsible to Pay the Debt of a Deceased Loved One?

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  If you've helped settle an estate before or even sorted through the belongings of a deceased love one, you're probably familiar with the debt that continues to accrue following their death.  Recent medical expenses and credit card bills are common, and children handling a parent’s estate are often concerned that they are responsible for paying this debt. Family members are generally not … [Read more...] about Who is Responsible to Pay the Debt of a Deceased Loved One?

Why Traditional Estate Planning May Not Be the Answer

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   Most estate planning lawyers, accountants, and financial advisors in the field of traditional estate planning are taught only two things: protect the clients’ material wealth from the evils of probate and taxes.  Now let me ask you, just as a reality check, how do most people actually plan their estates?  In our experience, they either do nothing or they create a simple Will, to look after a … [Read more...] about Why Traditional Estate Planning May Not Be the Answer

The Importance of Funeral Pre-Planning

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  The importance of funeral pre-planning is often ignored. No one likes to think about death or making final arrangements for themselves or a loved one.  However, pre-planning your funeral may be one of the biggest comforts you can give your family at the time of your death.  When deciding whether or not pre-planning your funeral is right for you, there are three important factors to take into … [Read more...] about The Importance of Funeral Pre-Planning

Beneficiary Designations

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If you have an employer-sponsored retirement plan, life insurance policy, annuity, or other  retirement account, you probably specified a beneficiary to inherit the proceeds upon your death.  Beneficiaries can also be named on brokerage accounts, certificates of deposit, mutual fund accounts, and checking or savings accounts. These accounts become known as payable on death, or transfer on death … [Read more...] about Beneficiary Designations