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Grandson takes issue with Manson's friend and fan who claims he holds killer's will.

There may be a heavy impact from a new tax law on charities making it less likely that people will donate to them, according to Reuters in "New U.S. law could curb charitable donations."

Doctors had to figure out whether to follow the directions of a “Do Not Resuscitate" tattoo, according to CNN in "A man's tattoo left doctors debating whether to save his life."

Estate planning has not kept up with children joining families through technological means.

It is best to consider all possibilities when making plans to protect your family. In addition to creating your will and an estate plan, you might consider that while you are at the attorney's office you should also get plans for what might happen if you become incapacitated.

Male primogeniture is the rule in England. There may be a way around the rule of male primogeniture in England, according to the Daily Mail in "New gender laws could let my girls inherit title," says Earl.

Manson drafted a will while in prison leaving everything to longtime pen pal.

How you are classified in the hospital will make a big difference in Medicare coverage. Medicare considers patients who are in the hospital "under observation" as outpatients and will not be covered, no matter how long they are actually in the hospital.

State laws are similar, but differences can turn out to be important. If you relocate to another state, it is important to revisit your estate plan because there are a number of variables that have an impact on the plan.

If your children inherit your retirement accounts, they will have options about what to do with them.

Value of shares in a private company can more easily be lost because of the time factor. Shares in most public companies can be sold quickly and easily.  However, if you leave your heirs shares in a family business, it can be more difficult because money can more easily be lost.

Determining what will happen after you pass away by setting up an estate plan can be lead to a more fruitful life.

A woman passed away in 2009 entirely unknown. She had no known heirs or estate plan. However, the value of her amateur photography has now sparked a copyright battle.

Coffin clubs are being formed to work toward making funerals less somber and less boring, according to Market Watch in "Want to spice up your own funeral? Join a coffin club."

When someone dies without a will, relatives turn to state law, which provides a list of people who are eligible to fill the role of executor. If a probate court proceeding is necessary, the court will choose someone based on that priority list.

If you're looking for fun ways to earn extra cash in your retirement, you should consider leveraging a hobby you may have already been enjoying for decades.

There are many different ways to fund a college education and a trust is one of them.

Many people find it hard to come to terms with their own mortality, which can make transitioning wealth from one generation to the next very difficult. But putting it off, and worse still, not dealing with it, can be one of the worst mistakes we can make. 

If a university closes its doors, there is a slight chance of getting endowment money back. Every year hundreds of schools close their doors permanently, but still have money in their endowment funds with some chance of recovery by donors.

If you do not have a will or estate plan, the courts in your state of residence will decide where your assets go and that may not be to your spouse or children. If you believe you do not need a will or estate plan and that your family will receive your assets when you pass away, you may may very well be mistaken.

The will of the Duke of Windsor will be opened for copyright determination. A court in the U.K. has ruled that the will of the Duke of Windsor, who passed away in 1972, will now be unsealed for for limited purposes.

If you have considerable wealth, it might be a good idea to get a variety of opinions but it also might be a good idea to hire someone to help you manage it all.

There are common mistakes in estate planning that are not often mentioned, despite the fact they are made over and over again.

Marriage, divorce and remarriage sparks debate on veteran's burial site. A veteran of World War II recently passed away. Now two widows are fighting over where he should be buried.

The IRS has announced some important changes in tax adjustments and deduction limits based on inflation for 2017. They can make a difference for people planning their estates.