When Mom's Money Runs Out Nursing-home costs can vaporize a parent's life savings. Boomers are learning what comes next. MORE...
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Transfer-on-Death Designation Avoids Hassles By Kimberly Lankford email | bio Would it be better if my mother made me a joint tenant with right of survivorship instead of naming me her transfer-on-death beneficiary for her brokerage account? MORE... | Past
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ESTATE PLANNING
Probate Is Nothing to Fear (Maybe) Much of your estate may avoid probate altogether. MORE...
Sorting out a Life Heirs. Creditors. The IRS. How to handle them all if it's up to you to settle an estate. MORE...
Create a Plan That Spans Life's Seasons Older people's needs change and so should the focus of their health care and estate plans. MORE...
Living Trust FAQs Revocable living trusts can pave the way for a smooth, quick transfer of assets at death without the hassles of probate. But is one right for you? MORE...
GETTING STARTED
By Kimberly Lankford