An estate plan can give you peace of mind that your assets will be distributed according to your wishes when you die. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

“Estate planning” is off-putting on so many levels. “Estate” conjures up images of the uber-wealthy setting aside giant tracts of land for the next generation. (Do I even have an estate, you wonder?) ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

A to-do list for preparing an estate plan and avoiding any serious omissions or mistakes. Life is complicated. Money is complicated. Now imagine someone you love getting a phone call at 1 a.m. and ...

I too often find that individuals neglect to put an estate plan together because of the common misconception that estate planning is only for the ultra-wealthy. Since it’s a process that invariably ...

As we wrap up a season of joyous feasts and a copious amount of family time, it’s a perfect time to remember how important family is, as we are aware that we will not be here forever. It may be a ...

There's no such thing as "too early" when it comes to reviewing your estate plan. Case in point: several years ago, Kelley ...

Estate planning helps you control who gets your assets when you die and who will make medical decisions if you become incapacitated. Creating a trust and choosing a healthcare proxy are essential ...

It’s difficult to think about what may happen if your health starts to decline — or how your loved ones will carry on after your death. But doing nothing to plan for these events could result in you ...

Settling an estate after the death of a loved one can involve both legal and financial challenges. But having a well-organized settlement checklist can help streamline this process. Whether you’re an ...