Once you have made the decision to do some necessary estate planning, you may be a little lost as you try to determine which documents...

Having an estate plan is extremely important, yet the majority of American adults don’t even have a simple will. Some 39 percent of adult...

If you are like many people in this economy, you may have put off doing any estate planning because of the cost. While this is...

Most adults are at least somewhat aware they should have, at a minimum, a basic will. Yet 51 percent of those between ages 55-64 don’t...

You may have heard others talking about an Advance Medical Directive documents and wondered whether they are something you could benefit...

While most of us are aware of the need to do at least a minimal amount of estate planning, few of us actually take the necessary steps to...

What is a Living Will? A living will is a document which will provide specific medical instructions should you become incapacitated....

Even if you are a firm believer in do-it-yourself projects, you probably realize your limitations on some things, and hire a professional...

Unfortunately, mistakes regarding estate planning abound, and these mistakes can cause serious issues after a person’s death. Your estate...

For those who are leaving behind a loved one with a disability, there are many things to think about, and estate planning must be done...

Going through a divorce is one of life’s major events, and one that can leave you feeling battered and bruised. Because of this, the last...

Pricewaterhouse Coopers recently surveyed 5,500 people between the ages of 23 and 35. The goal of the survey was to find out just how...

The emotional trauma of divorce often leads spouses to overlook important financial issues as well as the long-term effects divorce can...

Those who make very large gifts during their lifetime may end up owing federal gift tax. But generally speaking, most ordinary gifts...

Special Needs Trusts—sometimes known as a Supplemental Needs Trust—are legal documents designed to benefit those with a disability. While...

Contrary to popular belief, not everything owned by a deceased person is required to go through probate. Generally speaking, those assets...

You may have wondered whether it is truly worth the effort to avoid the probate process which settles and distributes property according...

While many people have heard from others that it is a good idea to avoid probate court whenever possible, they may or may not know why...

Many people confuse the terms “financial planner” and “estate planning attorney.” To be clear, estate planning can ​only ​ be done by an...

Far too many people are under the mistaken belief that a ​Revocable Living Trust​ and a Will​ are the same thing, and are virtually...