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Almost Three Years After Her Death, Aretha Franklin’s Poor Estate Planning Continues To Haunt Her Family—Part 2
By 5 West Legal | | Celebrity Estate Planning
Nearly three years have passed since Aretha Franklin, known as the “Queen of Soul,” died from pancreatic cancer at age 76. When she first passed away in August 2018, her family thought that Aretha died without any estate plan at ...
Read More Almost Three Years After Her Death, Aretha Franklin’s Poor Estate Planning Continues To Haunt Her Family—Part 1
By 5 West Legal | | Celebrity Estate Planning
Nearly three years have passed since Aretha Franklin, known as the “Queen of Soul,” died from pancreatic cancer at age 76. At the time, her total fortune was estimated to be worth up to $80 million. Yet due to poor ...
Read More What You Should Know About Long-Term Care Insurance
By 5 West Legal | | Enlightened Insurance, Planning for Seniors
With people living longer than ever before, more and more seniors require long-term healthcare services in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. However, such care is extremely expensive, especially when it’s needed for extended periods of time.Traditional healthcare insurance doesn’t ...
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By 5 West Legal | | Clarifying Questions
QUESTION ______________________________________________________________________________ Q: How can I avoid being placed under the care of a professional guardian? —Senior Planner ANSWER ______________________________________________________________________________ A: Dear Planner: Should you become incapacitated without any planning in place, your family would have to petition the court ...
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