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Estranged Relative in Charge of Parents' Estate Jun. 20, 2023
Dear Annie: My parents both passed away in the last couple of years, with the most recent being my m... Read More
Helping an Aging Parent and Investing in Real Estate Jun. 13, 2023
Dear Monty: We plan to build an addition to our current home. Our home is ranch style with a walkout... Read More
Legacy Plan Jul. 29, 2022
As many of you know, my much-loved husband, Tony, died a few years ago. Since there are almost 14 mi... Read More
If You Own a Business, These Clauses Need to Be In Your Will Jul. 12, 2022
"I realize your column is for people who own their own businesses. That's not me, but I need your he... Read More
Five Steps To Treat Children Fairly in an Estate Home Sale Apr. 26, 2022
Dear Monty: My mom's home was transferred to me from the court in probate for a certain amount. I am... Read More
August 29, 2021 Aug. 29, 2021
Dear Annie: My sister-in-law, "Ilene," works for the airlines and gets to fly for free. Consequently... Read More
Tips for Helping Elderly Parents With Their Finances Aug. 04, 2021
Dear Carrie: My parents are in their early 80s. Fortunately, they're in relatively good health and s... Read More
August 3, 2021 Aug. 03, 2021
Dear Annie: I wonder what you would say to a son who is constantly demanding that his father make ou... Read More
Have You Taken Care of Your Estate Planning Basics? Jul. 14, 2021
Dear Carrie: My husband and I are in our early 40s with two young kids. We know we should have some ... Read More
April 9, 2021 Apr. 09, 2021
Dear Annie: "Your Opinion Please" said he originally planned to split his estate 60/40 in favor of h... Read More
Will I Inherit My Parents' Debts? Feb. 08, 2021
This week, as I reached into the mailbag, I pulled out two questions, neither of them with easy answ... Read More
October 2, 2020 Oct. 02, 2020
Dear Annie: My husband and I are in our late 50s and have been married for 26 years. I have had the ... Read More
How to Choose a Successor Trustee May. 26, 2020
Perhaps you have a simple estate consisting of your home, a single-family residence, a rental home, ... Read More
October 28, 2019 Oct. 28, 2019
Dear Annie: When I was a teenager, one of my cousins tried to molest me when we were at our grandmot... Read More
October 21, 2019 Oct. 21, 2019
Dear Annie: Before my father died, my husband and I promised him we would bring my mother to live wi... Read More
Are You Fooling Yourself When It Comes to Money? Apr. 03, 2019
Dear Readers: Playing pranks on someone else is fun, harmless and good for a laugh. But when it come... Read More
Have You Taken Care of Your Estate Planning Basics? Mar. 27, 2019
Dear Carrie: My husband and I are in our early 40s with two young kids. We know we should have some ... Read More
An Heirloom Party Jan. 19, 2019
Every time you have a family get-together, whether for a holiday or another kind of celebration, fam... Read More
Elder Fraud: When Someone You Trust Betrays You Nov. 14, 2018
Dear Readers: Lately, I've been thinking a lot about all the seniors in this country who've been fin... Read More
The Ultra-Rich Are Finally Getting Relief From Their Estate-Tax Burden Nov. 13, 2018
Under siege and weary from their crushing financial burden, the nation's ultra-rich are finally gett... Read More
