As we have no children or a family member we wish to leave our pensions to, can we choose anyone we please? For example a ...

Daniel Nixon discusses the frequently asked question regarding the differences between NHS pensions and private pensions.

Other examples include someone thinking their spouse is replaced with another person entirely who happens to look like them, people being in love with them, a partner cheating on them or others being ...

In addition to monthly survivor benefits, Social Security offers a one-time lump-sum death payment. Eligible survivors, typically a spouse or dependent child, can receive a $255 payment. This lump sum ...

A Q&A on the potential 2026 estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax changes and how counsel should approach ...

Explore the explanations married individuals give for their affairs, from emotional disconnection to technological ...

if a spouse can’t find another valid reason, they use cruelty as a reason and say ‘my partner is evil’ (or something on those ...

Each spouse still has a legal duty to support the other spouse for necessaries. This duty cannot be waived by a marital ...

If you meet all these requirements, the maximum you can receive is 50% of your spouse's benefit at their full retirement age.

An income annuity can deliver peace of mind through fixed, guaranteed monthly income. But $50,000 won’t go far — you’ll need ...

Navigating the complexities of Social Security spousal benefits can significantly impact your retirement planning.

Spousal benefits are different. Individuals can still be eligible for spousal benefits even if they haven't worked or paid into the system, the agency said. Spouses can get as much as 50% of the other ...