Two countries, one estate plan: How NRIs can make a will that actually works

A cross-border estate plan is not just about writing a will; it is about making sure the right document works in the right country so your family does not spend months proving ownership in two legal ...

How the “slayer rule” might play a role in determining who will inherit wealth from Rob Reiner

All states have some form of a slayer rule that prevents killers from inheriting from their victims. While the rules differ ...

My 80-year-old cousin died and left no will or funeral plans. I’m his only family and I want to do the right thing. What am I actually taking on?

If a loved one passes without a will or any funeral plans in place, the stress — and the expenses — can end up on your ...
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Freedom fighters: Book chronicles lives of 25 Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Johnson County

Bartholomew Carrol was born in 1719 and enlisted in a Revolutionary War Virginia Regiment at age 60, in 1780. He saw battle ...

Are you a member of the 'Sandwich Generation?' Time for hard conversations

The thought of speaking with your parents about important and often sensitive topics like estate planning probably makes you ...