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Elder care is emerging as a significant issue for many people as life spans continue to increase. It is nice to know that because of...

As senior citizens continue to age, the likelihood increases that they will become physically or mentally incapacitated. Hopefully,...

Most people know they need a will. And many of them fully intend on writing a will...someday. But life in Honolulu and across Hawaii gets...

A home sale closing is the end of the process of buying a home. It is the point at which the seller gets paid and the buyer receives...

You have likely heard over and over that there are many advantages to creating a comprehensive estate plan. One of the most important...

If you are in your “golden years” and are looking for ways to spread your wealth, you should consider the various tools that will allow...

Many parents believe that by adding a child’s name to a property deed, they can pass along the property outside of probate....

If you are a single parent, life for you right now probably couldn’t get any busier. You are likely being pulled between work, school...

The assets you leave to your loved ones can either be a source of relief or, sometimes, a source of panic if they don’t know how to...

If you’re like most Americans, you have a rich digital life. You may bank online, invest online and certainly interact socially online....

It is natural for parents to want to treat their children equally when it comes to inheritances. However, equal treatment is not always...

Traditionally, one of the primary reasons for establishing a living trust has been to avoid probate. But there are a few more benefits of...

The poverty rate among seniors is rising, giving rise to the question of whether or not it is possible to inherit debt. In general, when...

Avoiding the need for a conservatorship – the process whereby someone is appointed by a court to assume responsibility for the property...

Women outlive men, make less during their careers and have less in savings due to pay discrepancies and time taken out of the workforce...

When you hear the words, “trust fund,” do you conjure up images of stately mansions and party yachts? A trust fund - or trust - is...

Everyone needs an agent – and not the Hollywood type. An agent is someone you designate to handle your estate after you’ve gone or who...

Creating an estate plan to protect your financial future and that of your family is just the first step in the estate planning process....

If you have grandchildren, you know the special joy they bring. After all, you can now leave all the heavy lifting to the parents and...

Whether you have lost a spouse or partner through divorce or death, being thrust into singlehood can be an emotionally and financially...