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3 Mega-Celebrities Who Died Without A Will: Do Not Follow In Their Footsteps!
A will documents who gets what (and when) after you die. Without a will, state law doles out your belongings. In many cases, your assets may end up in the hands of complete strangers. That’s exactly what happened to these three mega-celebrities: James Dean. Dean died...
More than 70% of Elvis Presley’s Estate Paid in Taxes & Fees: How Can You Avoid the Same Trap?
WOW! Did you know that the legendary singer and actor, Elvis Presley, earned over a billion dollars throughout his somewhat short career? That’s billion – with a B. However, when the “King of Rock & Roll” died in 1977, his estate’s net worth was only $10 million....
Big Bang Theory Star’s “Ironclad” Prenup Challenged: How Does Yours Compare?
This is the first of many upcoming celebrity stories related to estate planning mishaps and the unintended and often overlooked consequences resulting from inadequate planning. The Big Bang Theory actress Kaley Cuoco is one of the highest paid actresses on television....
HELP! This Probate Is Taking Forever!!!
After a loved one dies, her estate must be settled. While most people want the settlement process to be done ASAP, probate can take between 18 and 24 months. Yes, you heard that right. The time delays create unnecessary stress. 5 Reasons Probate Takes So Long There...
3 Simple Ways to Avoid Probate Costs
The bad news: probated estates are subject to a variety of costs from attorneys, executors, appraisers, accountants, courts, and state law. Depending on the probate's complexity, fees can run into tens of thousands of dollars. The good news: probate costs can be...
How to Make Your Inheritance Last
This information will be helpful if you are either expecting an inheritance or expect to leave money to your loved ones. A 2012 study by Ohio State researcher Jay Zagorsky found that about one-third of Americans who receive an inheritance have negative savings within...
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