Springfield, Mass. – The latest Social Security retirement benefits quiz of near-retirees from Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) exposes that too many – 69% -- failed or barely passed.…
According to the 2023 Wills and Estate Planning Survey by Caring.com, only 34 percent of Americans have an estate plan. The primary reasons respondents gave for not participating in estate planning…
The sons of Rick Biddle contested his will, alleging that Rick's wife, Dianne, exercised undue influence in the drafting of the document. The will left $1 to Brian Biddle, $50,000…
If you are in the hospital, you may want your loved ones to be able to access information about your prognosis. However, if you have not authorized them to receive…
When people pass away, they leave behind assets, property, and possessions that can have sentimental and real value for surviving family members and loved ones. Everything that an individual owns…
Written by Kevin Ryan Last updated October 8, 2022 A power of attorney, or POA, can be a powerful tool when you’re planning for the future. At its basic level,…
By Rebecca Schier-Akamelu Last updated February 27, 2023 If you have a loved one who receives care at home — whether that’s caregiver assistance or home health care — you…
According to the 2023 Wills and Estate Planning Survey by Caring.com, only 34 percent of Americans have an estate plan. The primary reasons respondents gave for not participating in estate planning…
In the wake of the pandemic, rising inflation, mass shooting tragedies, and other events, more people recognize that they need to plan for the future. Yet while financial planning has…
According to WealthCounsel, over a third of Americans have experienced or witnessed familial conflict when someone dies without an estate plan. While most people believe having an estate plan is…
