The heartbreaking end-of-life story of legendary broadcaster Casey Kasem serves as a stark warning for anyone seeking retirement planning success. While many remember Kasem’s iconic voice, his final years became a public case study in what happens when a “plan” lacks...
Few things create more pressure on families than a health care crisis – especially when it involves making care decisions concerning an aging parent. Siblings often find themselves having to make major life decisions on mom or dad’s behalf, under major time pressures,...
We often imagine that celebrities are immune to the everyday struggles that affect “normal” people. While fame provides a lavish lifestyle during one’s prime, the sobering reality is that the end of life brings universal challenges. Wealthy individuals frequently face...
Many people believe their estate affairs are in perfect order, yet underlying issues often remain hidden until it is too late. These “inheritance time bombs” can jeopardize your financial legacy and devastate the family relationships you value most. Identifying these...
Is your estate plan truly complete? Before you answer, you might want to take a look at this insightful article from Kiplinger that talks about elements of what the author considers a complete estate plan. The article was written last year by California attorney John...
Every so often, a story comes across our desks that demands our full attention. We experienced that late last year when we first encountered this deeply moving column in the Wall Street Journal. It chronicles the lives of Glenn and Karen Ruffenach, a couple who...
