A Parting Gift to Your Family: Plan Your Own Funeral
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A Parting Gift to Your Family: Plan Your Own Funeral

Grieving family members are usually not in the best state of mind to be making financial decisions. This is exactly what they must do when a loved one dies. It’s easy to let emotions, and costs, get out of control.   Currently, although this may change, funerals are not something that we can shop for...

Finding Relatives Through DNA Testing: Sibling Rights
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Finding Relatives Through DNA Testing: Sibling Rights

In our last issue we discussed the inheritance rights of adopted children who later found biological family through DNA testing. With the increasing popularity of DNA testing, connecting with lost relatives is becoming easier. These connections can affect your own estate plan but also your obligations if you serve as the fiduciary of another’s estate....