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In some instances, AI-generated content may be a helpful tool for friends and family members struggling with the emotional process of creating an obituary, but AI also presents some peculiar and even disturbing problems.

Research by the American College of Financial Services sheds light on the need for improvements in retirement financial literacy. The overall retirement income literacy score was just 31 percent -- a failing grade. ...

My father had a will drawn up in the state of New York. He passed away in 2020, and I was a beneficiary. He died in Tennessee, was remarried in 2015, but never changed his will prior to his second...

Mom passed and her house was sold. Five of us inherited the house. It was sold and split five ways. I received $36,000 for that sale. Do I have to pay property gains taxes in West Virginia?...

I have been on Social Security for about seven years. Since I started my Social Security benefits, I have had a serious accident and lost the use of the fingers on my right hand. Do my benefits change with this injury?...

Many executors don't understand the probate process and leave the tasks to the lawyer. While the executor has a fiduciary duty to protect the heirs' interests, does the lawyer? It depends on your state.

As adults age, they may want to remain in their homes and communities for several reasons. For one, remaining in one's own residence preserves independence.

To qualify for Medicaid, you must have limited income and assets (in most states, no more than $2,000 in your name). If you have more than that, you may find yourself having to "spend down" your extra assets to meet the $2,000...

When someone struggles to assert their needs or feels confused by the health care system, patient advocates can provide crucial support. Championing the patient's best interests, a health care advocate works to ensure that the patient receives appropriate care.