Of course, it is possible to prepare your own will—just as it is possible for you to stitch up your own forehead with a needle and thread...

There are many different types of wills—certainly one which will fit most any situation—yet far too many people do not have even the...

Many people believe a simple or general will and a living will (also known as an advance medical directive) are the same document. In...

As we age, it only makes sense to make legal decisions about various aspects of your life. One of these is who would make decisions for...

In this age of do it yourself (DIY), many people are making the decision to prepare their will online, based on the pre-designated fields...

The combination of tightened budgets and an abundance of readily available DIY estate planning software has led many to believe this...

Perhaps you have heard of a power of attorney, but are not entirely sure what it is and whether you need one. A power of attorney allows...

Despite the fact that estate planning is a crucial step in creating a secure financial future, the majority of us put it off as long as...

When a person dies, a legal process takes place (in most cases) which includes the following: It will be determined whether the will of...

A Power of Attorney is a legal document which allows you to designate a person to conduct your business and financial affairs for you in...

While there are many advantages to having a will, there are some things a will simply can’t do. As an example, a will is the perfect...

People avoid having a will prepared for many reasons. Perhaps the most common reason people put off having a will prepared is simply...

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...