More than one in four Americans live in a state where medical aid-in-dying (MAID) is legal. MAID is lawful only when every legal requirement is met. Failing to meet these strict criteria can result in questions about the person’s decision-making capacity, estate disputes, and even criminal charges.
No one can control markets, Federal Reserve policy, or global financial or political events. But people can control their response: their preparedness, their plans, and their financial structures.
Unlike money, personal belongings usually can’t be divided equally after a loved one’s passing. Distributing items like furniture, jewelry, dishware, artwork, or photographs is challenging when settling an estate.
The rules regarding inheriting retirement accounts are complex. When choosing a beneficiary for a retirement plan, understanding these rules – and how they differ for 401(k)s and IRAs – is crucial.
Benjamin Franklin didn’t just leave behind inventions, famous sayings, and a founding role in American history. He also left behind one of the most audacious estate planning experiments ever attempted – a plan designed to outlive everyone involved by centuries.
