It seems like there is some good news on the horizon for veterans. A variety of bills are moving through Congress that could significantly help the men and women who fight to keep our country protected. While these bills are a step in the right direction, there is a...
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Female veterans may qualify for gender-specific benefits
For some people, the thought of military veterans conjures up a picture of men who served in past wars, such as Vietnam. Those men are a very important part of the veteran demographic, but they aren't the only part. Woman can qualify as veterans if they have served in...
Trusts serve a variety of purposes for an estate plan
Making an estate plan that takes care of all the considerations you have can be a complex undertaking. While simple estates might only require a will, other more complex estates might require a combination of a will and several trusts. Understanding what you need to...
How can I make sure my pet is cared for after I die?
There are many stories about how pets outlive their owners. In some cases, family members step up to take care of the pets. In other cases, the pet's life after their owner dies isn't at all pleasant. If you want to make sure that your pet is cared for after you pass...
Tom Benson wins 1 battle over his estate plan, 2 more to go
Tom Benson, the man who owns sports franchises and other businesses in Texas and Louisiana, has been found competent to run his empire. That ruling came as a result of his daughter and her children trying to get the man declared incompetent in court so that the...
Make sure your will is properly worded to avoid potential issues
When you are creating an estate plan, there are some specific situations you have to think about. Some of those situations don't have anything to do with you. The living situation and the possibility of marriage of your heirs and beneficiaries is something that you...
How can I revoke my will or update my current will?
When you make a will, you are planning for the future. In some cases, those plans will have to change. We have often discussed some of the life changes that require you to take a look at your will to determine if it needs to be changed. That might have some people...
Take aggressive action to get the veterans’ benefits you deserve
A lot of changes are being made to veterans' benefits programs because of the same-sex marriage rulings being handed down. It is imperative that all veterans, regardless of sexual orientation or relationship status, understand their rights for receiving the benefits...
Senate denies same-sex veterans benefits based on location
When people joins the military, one of the things they are told is that their service is appreciated. In theory, that sounds like a good deal. When it comes down to it, however, the services and benefits for veterans are often less than stellar. In many cases, no...
Handle your loved one’s estate according to his or her wishes
Losing a loved one is a life-changing event that sets off a chain reaction. You have to make the funeral arrangements for your loved one and you have to take care of his or her estate. In many cases, handling the estate of your loved one is an easy process; however,...