An estate planning specialist is writing a new book - inspired by the loss of one of his closest friends almost 25 years ago.

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If someone dies leaving a valid will, his/her estate will go through the probate process. It is generally recommended that a ...

Celebrities may fail to update estate plans or ignore estate planning altogether, and changes in family circumstances or in tax laws can create unexpected results. This edition includes tales of Tupca ...

In other words, the laws of the state would then decide who is next in line to receive your uncle’s $2 million estate. With no spouse, children or grandchildren living — stepchildren and former ...

Many Idaho residents understand the importance of having a financial power of attorney, especially after witnessing a family ...

Married for 55 years and living in the same house, but with the roof over his head now at risk Ben Gray is in a perilous place and facing the prospect of a bleak, even homeless future.

A note written by a Winnipeg woman who was under the care of the public guardian and wished to leave the bulk of her estate to charity — and only $1 to any family or friends — has been ...

Due to British laws of intestacy, which govern the affairs of those who die without a will, a deceased person’s estate is usually passed on to their lawful spouse or their nearest blood relative. 2.