In 1989, Doris and Nathan Etheredge signed an "Agreement to Devise Property." It was a second marriage for both; each had children from prior marriages, and the agreement was signed…
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, which went into effect in 2020, changed how beneficiaries of inherited retirement accounts must withdraw these funds. The Act’s passage…
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) took effect on Jan. 1, 2018, and impacted personal income taxes, small businesses, estate tax rules, capital gains rules, special needs accounts, and…
According to Pew Research, 30 percent of adults in the United States report owning a firearm. Gun sales have risen in recent years, particularly during the Coronavirus pandemic. While many…
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,…
