A stack of trading cards can fit in a pocket. It can also be worth more than a car. As collectibles climb in value, they are becoming a target for thieves and a blind spot in a lot of people’s asset protection plans. A Crime Wave Built on Small, Valuable Assets In early 2026, collectible […]
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For years, families with larger estates planned around a deadline. A tax break was set to shrink at the end of 2025, and the clock was ticking. A new federal law changed that, and the shift matters for how you approach estate tax planning today. What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Changed On July
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A power of attorney is one of the most useful documents in an estate plan. It lets someone you trust act on your behalf if you no longer can. But that same authority, in the wrong hands, can be turned against the very person it was meant to protect. A Warning From Washington In February
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Trusts have long been a standard tool for passing wealth from one generation to the next. A bill now sitting before the Senate would change how the largest of those trusts are taxed each year. The proposal is narrow in who it touches, but it points to a wider shift worth understanding. What the Fair
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More people are turning to chatbots for legal help, and that now includes drafting a will. The results can look polished on the screen. But a recent test by a law firm showed how much these tools leave out when someone’s estate is on the line. The Experiment That Put AI Wills to the Test
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A federal change is opening tax-advantaged savings accounts to many more people with disabilities. Known as the ABLE Age Adjustment Act, it took effect January 1, 2026, and widens who can qualify. For families building a special needs plan, it adds a useful new option. It also expands ABLE access to many veterans whose disabilities
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Guardianship is meant to protect people who can no longer make decisions for themselves. But the same power can be misused, sometimes to cut a vulnerable adult off from the people who love them. A new bill in New York, called Karilyn’s Law, aims to close that gap. Its story is a useful window into
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A 2025 federal budget law is changing how Medicaid and Medicare work for older adults. The shifts matter most for seniors who rely on both programs, often for home care and other services Medicare does not cover. Understanding what is coming, and planning ahead, can protect your care and your savings. Who Is Affected Most
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Domino’s recently announced that its CEO will hand the role to a longtime company leader in October 2026. The move was years in the making, with a planned transition period and a successor groomed from within. Most business owners do not run a global company, but the lessons behind that handoff apply to almost any
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Retirees have long been able to give to charity directly from an IRA and skip the income tax on that money. A new bill in Congress would extend the same option to 401(k) plans. For people who keep most of their savings at work, that change could open up a simpler way to give. How
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