by Kathy Lane | Oct 16, 2016 | Funerals
This past week, People Magazine revealed the first photos of Prince’s urn, one that is a totally unique as the man was himself. While alive, Paisley Park in Minnesota was Prince’s home; as of last Thursday, it became a museum and memorial to him. At that museum, his...
by Kathy Lane | Oct 9, 2016 | digital assets
I’ve written a lot in the past about identity theft and the importance of protecting your online accounts. These six points were contained in an email from my mortgage broker and I think they definitely are worth repeating. 1. Update software. The latest...
by Kathy Lane | Oct 2, 2016 | Estate Planning
We read this recent column from MarketWatch and found it interesting enough that we are repeating it in its entirety. If you have step children or step parents, you should be aware of what might happen if proper planning isn’t done. He made his wishes clear,...
by Kathy Lane | Sep 25, 2016 | Settle an Estate, Uncategorized
Did you know that if someone dies with unpaid bills like a balance on a credit card account, a family member or close friend will get a call or letter from a debt collector. A few years ago, the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) issued new guidelines related to this...
by Kathy Lane | Sep 18, 2016 | Transfer Upon Death
You may think that if you have a will and in it you name the person who should inherit your home, that’s all you have to do. Yes, it is if you’re willing to have the home go through a probate process. That probate process will cost the beneficiary a lot of money as...
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