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No power in the house – a digital death problem!

A Sad but True Story from Access Denied illustrates a major problem that many survivors face when trying to deal with their loved one’s death.

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January 31, 2016

Apple says maybe” – Another digital death fiasco

A Canadian, Peggy Bush, widow tried to get her deceased husband’s Apple ID password so she could continue to use apps that resided on their

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January 24, 2016

Have you made a plan for your digital assets?

When cruising the web, we came across a video that very simply tells you the basics of what to do about your digital assets.  Many

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January 17, 2016

If you owe money when you die, who pays the debt?

If you’re like most people, you have some kind of debt – a mortgage, a credit card bill, school or a car loan. What happens

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January 10, 2016

You’re dead…so what happens to your Bitcoins?

There’s been a lot of discussion about digital assets and what happens to your bitcoin accounts when you die. When we checked a while ago, we

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January 3, 2016

Dinnerware made from your loved one’s ashes!

Last week, I wrote about glass art that can be fused with ashes from a deceased loved one.  This week, I came across something even

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January 1, 2016

Don’t let your ex-spouse get your life insurance proceeds

When you buy a life insurance policy, you name a beneficiary who will inherit the proceeds when you die.  It’s important to keep that beneficiary

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December 27, 2015

An important holiday gift

As we approach the end of another year, it’s a good time to have an important discussion with your family and other loved ones about

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December 20, 2015

5 Legal Documents every caregiver needs

Advance Directives Are Legal Documents You Sign Appointing Someone To Make Financial And Health Care Choices When You Are Not Able To Do So On Your On Behalf

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December 13, 2015

5 ideas to consider when doing estate planning

What Happens When You Die? Who Will Inherit Your Property?

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December 6, 2015

Who has your healthcare power of attorney?

A healthcare power of attorney is the document where you name the person who will make medical decisions on your behalf when you are unable

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November 29, 2015

Robert Holmes a Court’s big mistake

His mistake is one people continue to make throughout the world.  They don’t make a will and die intestate.  About 50% of people say that

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November 22, 2015

Common mistakes when writing a will

Everyone is going to die; that’s a fact.  And everyone should have a will.  That’s another fact.  If you die without a will, the probate

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November 15, 2015

Can Lucky inherit $100 million?

Lucky is a Siamese cat and, yes, the cat can inherit! Lucille Benton, 70, has decided that she will leave her children their family heirloom

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November 8, 2015

Who makes decisions if your divorce is not finalized?

I came across a blog the other day that made a very important point.  If you are in the process of divorcing and have a

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November 1, 2015
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