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Your Money: Everyone needs a will, but what about a trust?

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:50:57 GMT

Bruce Helmer and Peg WebbNot having an estate plan can lead to a longer estate-settlement process (also known as probate), potential confusion and disagreements among family members over your end-of-life care and increased legal fees and court costs that your loved ones may have to bear.This week’s article focuses on the central questions of estate planning, and in particular, whether you need to have both a will (yes!) and a trust (maybe). But first, some definitions may be in order.What is a will?One of the most important documents you need to have is a will, a formal legal document that states your final wishes and provides instruction for the ultimate distribution of your assets to beneficiaries.In your will, you set forth the following instructions in a written document:• Naming your executor, the person who will settle your affairs, pay off your debts, and file your final tax return;• Naming guardians for minor children and providing for their care and support;• Designating ca...

More improv comedy headed to Albany

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:50:57 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Masters in the world of improvisational comedy will be all over the Capital Region come April. Two longtime cast members of the TV show "Whose Line Is It Anyway" will playing the Proctors Theatre on April 28. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Their comedy show, "Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Scared Scriptless," promises to be a hilarious team up that creates original scenes and deliverys completely unique content. Like any good night at the improv, the show becomes truly interactive when Mochrie and Sherwood incorporate audience suggestions, or even call audience members onstage to play along.That's in addition to the official "Whose Line" tour that's making a stop in Albany on April 25. Though Mochrie is still a main cast member—and has appeared on the show since 1991 in the show's original U.K. run—and Sherwood has appeared in nearly 100 episodes of the franchise, including the most recent season....

Ballston Spa Mayor shaves head for pediatric cancer research

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:50:57 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Ballston Spa Mayor Frank Rossi Jr. chose to shave his head this morning for the 13th St. Baldrick’s event. When he was initially asked, he didn’t just want to say yes.“I said, I’ll do it…but let’s build some support,” he said. “Let’s get some community spirit behind it.” Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! This was a part of the mayor’s challenge to Ballston Spa High School athletes and coaches, which raised $9,000 for the cause. This is the 13th fundraiser that was organized at the Saratoga City Tavern after Kelley Trembley’s cousin passed away from lymphoblastic lymphoma cancer at 27-years-old. “It was still considered pediatric cancer, so we were at a loss of how to honor him,” Trembley said.After doing some research, the family created a fundraiser to give back to the saint baldrick’s foundation, which helps with pediatric cancer research.“At this point, I think prior to this event, we...

History on the line in St. Louis CITY SC's fourth match

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:50:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A victory Saturday would help St. Louis CITY SC attain something that has never been done in MLS history. CITY SC will host the San Jose Earthquakes at 7:30 p.m. CT Saturday for the second home game in franchise history. St. Louis has won its first three matches, including its inaugural-season home opener two weeks ago. If CITY SC wins its upcoming match, they will become the first MLS expansion team to start 4-0 in their inaugural season. Trending: New highway from south Illinois to St. Louis? Maybe! Following last weekend's 2-1 victory in Portland, CITY SC became just the second team to rattle off three consecutive wins in their expansion season. The Seattle Sounders also reached that feat in 2009. In each of its previous three victories, St. Louis has rallied back from a one-goal deficit. Klauss and Jared Stroud both have scored a pair of goals. Eduard Löwen leads the team with three assists. Goaltender Roman Bürki has stood tall in all three games. Some models are ...

Woman found shot to death during welfare check in north St. Louis County

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:50:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A homicide investigation is underway after a woman was found shot to death overnight during a welfare check in north St. Louis County. The woman was found at a home in the 1100 block of Soria Street. When police arrived, they found the woman deceased inside the home. She had suffered at least one gunshot wound. Top story: Murder victim’s sister waited nine years to hear triple killer was found guilty Investigators believe, based on preliminary findings, that the suspect was known to the victim. Authorities have not disclosed any suspect information at this time, nor the victim's name or age. The St. Louis County Police Department is handling the investigation. If you have an information relevant to the case, contact the department at 636-529-8210 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).

Man shot after refusing order from would-be carjacker in St. Louis

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:50:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man was shot after refusing an order from a would-be carjacker to surrender his vehicle in south St. Louis. The shooting happened around 2:15 a.m. Saturday in the 4700 block of South Spring Avenue in the Dutchtown neighborhood. Top story: Murder victim’s sister waited nine years to hear triple killer was found guilty Investigators say the victim, a 20-year-old man, was approached by two men while in the parking lot of a gas station. One of the suspects demanded the victim's vehicle. He refused, then was promptly shot in the left leg. Both suspects ran away from the scene after the gunfire. A witness drove the victim to a nearby hospital for treatment. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is handling the investigation. If you have any information relevant to the case, contact the department at 314-444-0100.

Kickin’ It with Kiz: Broncos will make playoffs, thanks to you, Walmart shoppers

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:50:57 GMT

The Broncos improved in free agency. Guard Ben Powers was a great pick up, as well offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey. Overall I can’t complain about any of the additions. They all fit what coach Sean Payton is trying to create.Bob, bullish on BroncosKiz: Attention, Walmart shoppers. Sincere thanks for your contributions in transforming the Broncos from a last-place team to a legit playoff contender. Smarter football men than me have done the math; Greg Penner and new ownership led the NFL by spending well over $200 million in free agency. The Broncos will go 11-6 in 2023. And make the playoffs. If I’m wrong? I’m sure some of fine folks will remind me what a knucklehead I am until the day I die (maybe longer).The Broncos stepped in dog poo by signing quarterback Jarrett Stidham as a free agent. Baker Mayfield has more experience and got paid less by Tampa Bay. I guess the Broncos don’t want to challenge or upset Mr. Eliminated.A.L., Hastings, Neb.Kiz: The Broncos inv...

Disneyland president gives opening remarks ahead of Toontown reopening 

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:50:57 GMT

After an “ambitious reimagining,” Disneyland President Ken Potrock on Saturday gave the opening remarks outside of the new Mickey’s Toontown section of the park, which reopens on Sunday.“One of the things that we wanted to be able to do is recognize that this was going to be a land that was available not just to all of our guests and our families, but all children of all capabilities and all ages,” said Potrock. “We wanted to make sure that all of our guests, and especially our children with a variety of different capabilities and abilities, that this was a welcoming place for everyone.” Several new attractions, interactive play experiences and other fun activities will be opened at what Potrock calls the “hot corner of the park.” “Toontown lives right here in what I have been calling the ‘hot corner of the park,'” said Potrock. “The hot corner of the park encompasses when you walk right outside the gates of Toontown, it encompasses the Tale of the Lion King at the Fantasyland ...

Review: John Mellencamp triumphs in spectacular fashion in San Francisco

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:50:57 GMT

John Mellencamp wanted to make one thing perfectly clear to the audience at the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco:“The older I get, the less I give a (expletive),” proclaimed the 71-year-old Hoosier. “I don’t give a (expletive)”Mellencamp doth protest too much, methinks.You don’t put on a fiery show like he did on Friday and not give a (expletive). Indeed, his passion was burning red hot throughout the just-over-two-hour concert, as he charged through his songbook as convincingly as he has at any point during a recording career that dates back to the 1976 “Johnny Cougar” debut, “Chestnut Street Incident.”He’s still championing social issues through song, both in his older numbers and in the new ones he’s been writing. His comments to the crowd on Friday — the first half of a two-night stand at the venue — make it clear just how much the art of songcraft still matters to him. And he works really ha...

Northbound I-680 highway closed till Monday morning

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:50:57 GMT

Caltrans is promising a “smoother ride” for I-680 motorists but that will come at a cost this weekend, as the state transportation agency has shut down all northbound lanes of the major Bay Area highway this weekend in Sunol and Pleasanton.The closure, which started Friday at 10 p.m., will end at 5 a.m. Monday, Caltrans said. Northbound I-680 is shut between Sunol Boulevard and Bernal Avenue.Southbound I-680 remains open, Caltrans said.The agency closed the highway’s northbound lanes as part of a reconstruction project from Sunol to San Ramon that will see the highway repaved, with some roadway sections replaced entirely. The project is expected to last well into next year.“Caltrans is aware that the closures will impact the motoring public and every step is being taken to minimize inconvenience,” the agency said.Related ArticlesTransportation | Map: I-680 closure and recommended detour this weekend Transportation | Portion of...