I want to gift my grandnieces, ages 5 and 10, stocks. How do I make sure they get an equal amount when they turn 18?

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How to enforce a Texas divorce decree when an ex won't pay shared expenses

Whether enforcing a divorce decree or signing a will, the answers underscore the importance of acting promptly and ...

Probate of will can’t be blocked by tenant's claim: Karnataka HC clarifies occupancy vs Inheritance

Before dying mother-in-law gave her 1 acre 28 guntas Bengaluru land to daughter-in-law; she goes to court for probate of will ...

Govt scraps mandatory probate of wills: Is voluntary probate still a smart move?

Govt removes probate of will requirement; Do you still need to do probate of will voluntarily for succession planning? Know ...

My dad died 4 years ago and I got my inheritance. Now my sister, the executor, wants it back. Do I have to return it?

Consider the hypothetical case of Jessica from Minneapolis, whose father died four years ago. She was entitled to a ...

It's time to have the Talk with your adult kids. It's not about sex.

The Talk, in parenting circles, is generally defined as a difficult conversation with kids about sex. But there's another ...

Love Your Pet? Here’s How to Ensure They’re Cared For Even When You’re Gone

Ensure your pet's well-being beyond your lifetime with a pet succession plan. Learn how to choose a trustee, caregiver, and ...

Hard to believe that 50 years have passed: Whit & Whimsey

BRUNSWICK, Ohio – I couldn’t resist. As we enter 2026, and America’s 250 th, it was just too tempting to put aside a special ...

Do I have to transfer my 401(k) money when I retire?

Dear Liz: When I retired, I had a small 401 (k) with about $12,000 in it. Instead of rolling that money into an IRA, I took a distribution and paid taxes on it. I had no immediate need for the ...