What Did Kirstie Alley Do for Estate Planning?

Kirstie Alley enjoyed the fruits of her labor following a successful career in the limelight, leaving behind a $40 million fortune and massive real estate portfolio.
Beneficiary Battle over Presley Estate Reveals Possible Problems in Estate Planning

A badly in debt woman dies leaving the proceeds of substantial insurance policies to her children only to have her trust contested by relatives who claim an amendment naming the children as beneficiaries is invalid with no witnesses, misspelled names, suspicious signatures and was never given to previous trustees for review as required by agreement. A long, expensive, and protracted legal battle likely is brewing.
Who Were the 119 Heirs to a Chicago Man’s $11 Million Estate?

It turns out it’s not just in the movies that you can get a huge inheritance from that uncle you never knew about.
What’s New in SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022?

In the dark of the night, snuggled within the 4,000+ page Omnibus Bill meant to keep the machine of government well-oiled, lies a passage that may change the future of retirement saving.
Who Gets Graceland after Lisa Marie Presley‘s Death?

Lisa Marie Presley‘s surviving three children will reportedly inherit her Graceland estate.
Why Is Chris Hemsworth More Likely to Develop Alzheimer’s Disease?

Chris Hemsworth underwent genetic testing for an episode of his docuseries Limitless — and found out he has an 8 to 10 times greater chance of getting Alzheimer’s.
What are the Tax Brackets for Next Year?

People pay many different kinds of taxes. You file an income tax return every spring, pay sales taxes when you buy things and pay property taxes if you own a home. These taxes apply to nearly everyone.
What Is Social Security Increase in 2023?

The government has announced a change that may help ease the pain for those who depend on Social Security, along with two others that will affect those who are still working.
Estate Planning for a Changing Economy

One goal of estate planning is to bring some certainty to a multitude of variables. Recent increases in inflation, interest rates and market volatility, however, are causing some experts to reassess their options.
IRS Announces New Lifetime and Gift Tax Exemptions

The Internal Revenue Service Today announced new inflation-adjusted limits for 2023 that will allow well-off individuals to transfer much more to their heirs tax free during life—or at death.