A Last Will is a document that outlines where all of your assets, your estate, etc., will go when you pass away. There are often numerous fights over Last Wills. This is no different: the Bittner family (what a name!) is fighting over his Last Will and his inheritance. Ever hear of a little place called […]
Estate Planning: An individual’s property and assets — including real estate, bank accounts, life insurance policies, stocks, and personal property such as automobiles and jewellery. This article is about a “child” in their 50’s who feels “gutted” by the way in which their parent has set out their estate plan. A distraught sibling contacts an […]
We get that question a lot: I’ve finished my Last Will. What do I with it now that I’ve completed it? Do I need to have it notarized? Do I need to have it signed by a lawyer? There are several steps you should take after completing your last will and testament: Sign the document: […]
Everyone wants to win the lottery. You’ve probably fantasized about what you would do if you have won the lottery: travel, pay off your debts, provide for your loved ones, etc. That last part is a particular sore point for the Lloyd family. When you think of squabbles over money, you think of rich families […]
Need a quick pick-me-up? A taxi driver from Nova Scotia left behind a massive fortune to his community; an inheritance that will be cherished for decades! We hear stories like this from time to time; someone working an ordinary job (e.g. a janitor or a teacher) who ends up surprising everyone after their passing. There’s […]
The sandwich generation has it rough: they’re juggling their finances, helping out their kids AND taking care of their elderly parents. In this article, we’re just focusing only on the elderly parents the adult children are trying to look after. We’ve written a lot in the past about the importance of taking care of your […]
A Last Will and Testament is an important legal document that many don’t think about drafting until they are on their death bid (or just about to take a vacation). A Will is an important document which ensures that your loved ones get access to your estate, assets, etc., when you die. For most of […]
Dave Ramsey is an American financial author, radio host, and motivational speaker. He is the host of a radio show called “The Dave Ramsey Show,” which is a personal finance talk show that airs on radio stations across the United States. Ramsey is known for his approach to financial management, which emphasizes the importance of […]
We’ve written about in-fighting among family members when the deceased leaves behind their assets, estate but no Last Will and Testament for their loved ones. This pattern repeats itself, no matter if the deceased is a celebrity or not. Here’s an interesting story about how a bolt ring almost broke up an entire family: Bolt […]
Britney Spears is a pop singer who first gained fame in the late 1990s as a teenager with her debut single, “Baby One More Time,” which became a global hit and launched her career as a pop star. Over the course of her career, Spears released several successful albums and singles, and won numerous awards […]
