Californians may be familiar with the late author and noted liberal thinker Gore Vidal, who passed away last year and left his entire multi-million dollar estate to Harvard University, completely eschewing his family members and relatives by leaving them nothing. But...
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Rock icon Lou Reed leaves inheritance to loved ones
People in California and all over the United States mourned the death of rock-and-roll visionary Lou Reed, who died last month after a hard-fought bout with liver disease. Reed, who was best known as the front man for the legendary art-rock outfit The Velvet...
Inheritance fights bring out worst in California families
Many families in California who have dealt firsthand with the death of a loved one may understand all too well the trouble that can arise when a family squabbles over inheritance. The situation can be a perfect storm of emotions. Relatives are dealing with funeral...
Retiring in style may no longer be an option for some
Older people in California are in an undeniably awkward predicament when it comes to their retirement. People who have worked their entire lives in order to settle down and enjoy their retirement on their own terms may have seen a lot of their accumulated wealth...
Inheritance can take some getting used to
People in California who are thinking about retirement and beyond, as well as people who expect a sizeable inheritance, should see a recent article in Forbes, which talks about the issues that can unfold when a person receives a life-changing amount of money as...
Estate planning choices should be explained to heirs
Readers here in Sacramento may have seen a recent financial editorial about inheritance, and the people who are faced with tough decisions about where their money should go after their death. This isn't a dilemma for the super-wealthy or those with a substantial...
Inheritance surprises may be in store for many heirs
People in California may be surprised to hear that, even in this economy, a recent survey has shown that well over half of all retirees do in fact have enough money saved up to provide an inheritance to heirs and loved ones. In fact, nearly two-thirds of this...
Talking to kids about inheritance is crucial to success
People in California perhaps read a recent editorial about the importance of preparing the next generation of heirs for their inheritance. The article makes some excellent points about why it's extremely important for people with a substantial estate to educate their...
Marilyn Monroe photographer’s will in tense challenge
People in California may have seen a recent news article about the man who was responsible for some of the most iconic fashion photography of the 1960's, and the fate of the fortune he allegedly left to his children. Bert Stern, the man who snapped some of the raciest...
Californians shouldn’t blow inheritance, but save for retirement
People in California may have seen a recent financial news article about inheritance, and how people who are lucky enough to receive an inheritance plan on using it. In a recent survey of people under the age of 60 who expected to inherit money or assets, most people...