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Brandon Garbutt of Capital Legacy urges South Africans to get their wills in place to avoid possible confusion and squabbles after their passing.

A pastor and community leader in Louisville is working to boost economic development and raise the quality of life on Louisville's West end. Jamesetta Ferguson, president and CEO of the Molo Village Community Development Corporation and senior pastor of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, started the corporation more than eight years ago as a way to address poverty, inadequate housing, limited food access and low educational attainment in the Russell neighborhood. ...

Advocates for lower-income adults in Nevada say many are leaving money on the table -- hundreds of dollars a month, in some cases -- because they may not know about certain government benefits, or that they may qualify for them. People can search more than 2,000 programs, free of charge, on the website BenefitsCheckup.org or can call a national helpline. Simona Combi, is public relations manager for the National Council on Aging, which created the online tool. ...

As inflation drives up the cost of living, Kentuckians on fixed incomes are especially vulnerable. More than 2,000 federal, state and local benefits are available for older adults and people with disabilities, which can be found online at benefitscheckup.org, along with help with applications and eligibility requirements. Aisha Williams, senior director of economic security and benefits for the National Council on Aging, said the site can show people how to reduce their spending on internet bills, food, utilities and health care, but they first have to take steps to sign up. ...

August is "National Make a Will Month," and it's something the experts say too few people have done. They have some tips on saving you and your heirs time and money. According to a survey on the website Caring.com, only one-third of Americans have a will or living trust to outline their wishes when they die. ...