Estate Planning & Artists: Light Shed by Thomas Kinkade’s Estate Plan
Thomas Kinkade was an American painter who passed away in April of 2012. He passed away unexpectedly as a result of acute intoxication from alcohol and Valium. At the time of his death, he was legally separated from his wife and lived with his girlfriend. As part of...
Beware of Unintended Consequences of Beneficiary Designations
A beneficiary designation is when you name a specific person to receive your assets when you pass away. Retirement accounts, annuities, life insurance, pay on death accounts, all require beneficiary designations. You make these designations outside of traditional...