by Kathy Lane | Sep 8, 2013 | durable power of attorney, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Wills and Living Trusts
Huguette Clark was an heiress who died in 2011 at age 104. She left behind a $300 million estate. The bulk of the money was inherited from her father, a copper tycoon in Montana. She owned a 23-acre estate near Santa Barbara valued at $100 million, a $24 million...
by Kathy Lane | Aug 29, 2013 | Estate Planning, Retirement Plans
This statistic comes from a presentation given by Ken Dychtwald, PhD, of Age Wave at the American Society on Aging 2013 conference that was held this spring. This statistic is a part of what has caused the longevity revolution. What he meant is that because people...
by Kathy Lane | Aug 19, 2013 | digital assets, Estate Planning, Settle an Estate
In the “old days”, a paper trail was usually very easy to follow when someone died. You could find their bank account statements, credit card and utility bills and pension and brokerage account information all tucked away in a file cabinet or a drawer. ...
by Kathy Lane | Aug 9, 2013 | Do Not Resucitate (DNR), Minor Children and Pets
Do you know what a DNR (do not resuscitate) order is? It is a medical document that alerts doctors and other medical and rescue personnel about whether you want them to do anything they can to revive you if your heart stops. I have been in the local hospital a few...
by Kathy Lane | Jul 31, 2013 | Estate Planning, Funerals, Probate, Settle an Estate
Helen and Les Brown were born on the same day, remained married for 75 years and died just one day apart at age 94. What a wonderful story of true love. It would be great if there were more couples like them in the world. But, while thinking about this great couple,...
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