“New Year's Eve is far away.  However, it's never too early to organize your finances for the end of the year. Do it while there’s still...

“A long life is a great gift, but with the joys come some financial and legal challenges. The earlier you act to address them, the better...

“Many people think estate planning means deciding what happens to your things when you die. For that reason, many young families do not...

“It's easy to put off because it can be morbid and often doesn't kick in until late in our lives, but it's an important piece to be...

“After decades of establishing separate and independent households, U.S. families are increasingly opting for togetherness.” For some...

“I know I want to give to family. I was advised to use a younger person, because all my siblings are older than me. I thought about using...

“In an attempt to take a step toward countering some of the negative impact of elder financial abuse, the government recently passed the...

“Here’s one answer to the “Where to go next?” question being asked by those inching toward retirement, or those looking to escape the...

“There's nothing wrong with looking forward to retirement and even planning an early exit from the workforce.  However, Americans may be...

“All working Americans need retirement savings, regardless of gender. However, the need is particularly strong for women, since they have...

“There still are many sound nontax reasons to revisit estate planning and possibly update your prior documents.” Even with the doubling...

“Even if you’re not a millionaire, you may have reached a stage where you think, It’s enough. It could even be a bit too much. A second...

“Ever since his untimely death, the press and the public hasn't been able to get enough of Anthony Bourdain. His name caused another...

“Every month or so, 49-year-old Amy Pickard hosts a potluck gathering at her apartment. They've been described as death Tupperware...

“Got a dusty old binder with your will and estate plan? Even if you had your paperwork set up a few years ago, your documents are all now...

“When the topic of estate planning comes up, talk about taxes is soon to follow. That train is rarely late. Taxes are important, but they...

If you have a long-term partner who you want to make sure is taken carry of after you pass away, getting married is not your only option....

If you do not hold title to your assets in a way that compliments your estate plan, then your estate can face difficulties. Houses, cars,...

You should start planning for your estate much earlier than you probably think. Other life events should trigger proper estate planning...

Two recent celebrity deaths highlight a potential issue in estate planning. What happens when a couple does not get divorced but...