The answer may seem obvious. You, or your designated agent make this decision. You have prepared a living will and left instructions for your agent
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
This past week, Governor Jerry Brown of California signed a bill into law that makes it legal for a dying person to end his or
Many people either bury their pet or have it cremated and keep the ashes on a shelf in their home. However, if you like extravagant
Most people don’t like to think about what will happen if they’re in an accident or come down with a catastrophic illness. They don’t decide
If you’re a member of a casino loyalty program, there may be a great deal of money or comps in your account. When you die,
The Virginia legislature recently amended state burial law to allow cemeteries to provide designated spaces for burying pets in caskets next to their owners. Prior
Facebook recently announced that they have changed their rules related to memorializing the account of a deceased person. In the past, Facebook determined who could
Until the end of the 19th century, when someone died, it was the norm to keep the body at home where the family would take
The IRS recently issued a series of tax revisions that directly impact same sex couples. Some of them are related to the filing of income
This statistic comes from a presentation given by Ken Dychtwald, PhD, of Age Wave at the American Society on Aging 2013 conference that was held
In the “old days”, a paper trail was usually very easy to follow when someone died. You could find their bank account statements, credit card
If you live in a state that recognizes gay marriage, you are entitled to federal tax breaks that other married couples get. However, if you
Everybody thinks celebrities have teams of lawyers that help them protect their assets and ensure that their affairs are in perfect order. This is not
When my father died ten years ago and I found out he had named me as his executor, I thought “Okay. It’s no big deal.”