Professor Researching the Brain to Find Location of Financial Competency Issues
The National Institute on Aging has announced that scientists are now using magnetic resonance imaging of the brain to examine those...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Sep 7, 20162 min read
Get Some Power Behind Your Power of Attorney Form
NJ101.5’s article, “How you can fight banks on power of attorney,” says that a bank’s refusal to accept a valid power of attorney has...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Sep 2, 20162 min read
Estate Planning Changes for LGBT Couples
The ruling lets same-sex couples file jointly for tax purposes and changes estate planning because now many requirements of opposite-sex...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jul 19, 20162 min read
Make Sure You Receive All of the Benefits for Serving Our Country
Members of the military have special estate planning needs, particularly when they’re deployed. These families also have access to...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jul 18, 20162 min read
Do You Understand Today’s Estate Planning?
Cincinnati.com’s May 27, 2016 post, “Getting started is the first step in estate planning,” points out that a definition for estate...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jun 21, 20162 min read
Estate Planning Tips for Unmarried Couples
The percentage of unmarried couples living together has increased from a bit more than 1% of all couples in 1960 to about 12% today....
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jun 9, 20162 min read
Do I Need a Will?
Yes, you should have an up-to-date will, a durable power of attorney for health care (also called a health care proxy), and an advance...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Jun 2, 20162 min read
Do I Need a Prenup?
A recent Business Insider’s article, “Ask a Financial Planner: ‘What should I include in a prenup?’,” says that the first thing to do is...
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Kimberly Hegwood
May 11, 20162 min read
Baby Boomer Estate Planning Lessons for Wills, Funerals and Health Care Expenses
Wills. The long-term consequences of not having a will are huge. Your assets will go to probate, which can leave your family with huge...
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Kimberly Hegwood
May 3, 20162 min read
Not Rich Enough to Have an Estate Plan? No Way!
If you don’t plan your estate, a judge will distribute your assets by applying the state’s intestate succession laws, which may not be...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Apr 27, 20162 min read
Practicing Your Estate Plan Makes Perfect
According to the Southeast Missourian’s article “Get it together: Organizing your estate now will ease the burden on loved ones later,”...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Apr 26, 20162 min read
Young Hispanics Need to Start Saving for Retirement
CNN Money’s article, “The retirement crisis facing Hispanics,” reports that part of the reason for this is that many Hispanics—especially...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Apr 25, 20162 min read
New Hampshire Solves Power of Attorney Issue
As WMUR9.com explains in “Money Matters: NH health surrogacy laws,” this person is known as a surrogate decision-maker. He or she has the...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Apr 21, 20162 min read
Billionaire’s Daughter’s Will Contest Settles for Millions
The judge believes the resolution is in the teen’s best interests. Kira told the judge that she did not object to the settlement but...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Apr 20, 20161 min read
New York Tries to Simplify Power of Attorney Form
That group has proposed legislative changes to the current law in order to simplify the forms and add penalties for financial...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Apr 13, 20162 min read
Florida Leads with Elder Abuse Guardianship Legislation
According to the Palm Beach (FL) Post article “Florida guardianship reform passes; seniors protest at courthouse,” the Legislature’s...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Apr 12, 20162 min read
Answer These Legacy Questions
An updated will. A properly drafted will can play a crucial part in minimizing your estate’s exposure to taxes. If you should die without...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Apr 8, 20161 min read
Iowa Ready to Pass Bill on Digital Assets in Estate
The article, “Dead Iowans’ digital assets focus of Senate bill,” explains that current state law doesn’t adequately address what happens...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Apr 7, 20162 min read
First Time Parents Need to Celebrate by Naming a Guardian
What a thrill to celebrate the birth of a new baby, and if it’s the first baby, there are many “first time” experiences to be enjoyed. In...
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Kimberly Hegwood
Apr 1, 20162 min read
Avoid Probate with These Tactics
NASDAQ.com’s recent article, “5 Smart Estate-Planning Steps to Avoid Probate,” explains that when you pass away, your possessions and...
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