What’s Going on with the Estate of Kenny Rogers?
January 5, 2021
A friend of the late Kenny Rogers is being sued by the singer’s estate for allegedly producing an unauthorized DVD of The Gambler’s farewell tour.
What Should I Know, If I Need to Take an Elderly Person to the Doctor?
January 4, 2021
Restrictions for visitors, including caregivers, have eased since the spring and exceptions are made more readily, according to doctors around the country. Still, helping older loved ones navigate their health care under COVID-19 precautions and restrictions can be complicated.
What Did the Supreme Court Say about Medicaid Work Requirements?
December 30, 2020
Regardless of the Supreme Court’s ultimate decision, work requirements are not expected to last long in the incoming Biden administration, which supports expanding access to coverage, not throwing up roadblocks to Medicaid enrollment.
Zappos CEO had No Will and That Is a Mistake
December 28, 2020
If you pass away without a will, a state court generally decides who gets your assets and, if you have children, who will care for them.
Is there a Blood Test for Alzheimer’s?
December 24, 2020
A company has started selling the first blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, a leap for the field that could make it much easier for people to learn whether they have dementia. It also raises concern about the accuracy and impact of such life-altering news.
What Happens to Credit Card Debt when Someone Dies?
December 23, 2020
If you get bogged down with a high balance that you can’t easily afford to pay off, it can take years to get out of debt. However, what happens to your credit card debt, if you die before you’ve repaid it?
Federal Court Decides for ‘Blue Water’ Navy Veterans
December 22, 2020
A recent court order could give up to 15,000 Vietnam veterans previously denied disability benefits, an average of $28,000 in backdated payouts, but federal officials could still yet try to appeal the ruling in coming weeks.
Do I Really Need a Will?
December 11, 2020
There’s much to plan for in life — college, your wedding, your first child, life insurance — and with more than enough to keep you busy, it’s easy to forget about your will. After all, no one wants to sit around and dwell on their death, but it is perhaps one of the most important decisions you will make in your life.
What Debts Must Be Paid after I Die?
December 10, 2020
If you are concerned about incurring debt after a family member’s death or are worried how your own debt will impact your family, here are some things you should know.
Is Transferring House to Children a Good Idea?
December 8, 2020
Adding an adult child to your house deed, or giving them the home outright, might seem like a smart thing to do. It usually isn’t.