“POAs are legal documents that allow you to name an “agent” (also sometimes referred to as an “Attorney-in-fact”) to act on your behalf...

“You can’t put a price on filial affection, but the cost of being responsible for a parent or grandparent may run a lot higher than you’d...

“Despite how it safeguards their families, many men avoid will-writing and estate planning. What is it that makes them so hesitant to do...

“Social Security provides valuable benefits, and it's important not to waste the opportunity to get them.  However, given just how...

“Because the laws governing estate planning and Medicaid benefits differ from state to state, it is advisable that you have your...

“Think about how you want your legacy to live on. Do you want to donate to charity, ensure your children and family are taken care of or...

“Passport? Check. Airline ticket? Check. Hotel reservation? Check. After careful planning, you're ready for vacation!  However, have you...

“As if dying isn't bad enough, imagine your ex (your no-good, lying, cheating ex!) rolling in all the money you left behind. Your beloved...

“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...

“Retirement seems quite simple in theory. However, those approaching retirement are often caught by surprise, by the complex nature of...

“Earlier this month, news outlets reported that Aretha Franklin, a Memphis native, died without a will. That fact seems important, but...

“Each person must understand their own financial and family situation to determine the best estate planning approach for them.” Let’s be...

“The older the current bull market gets, the more stories you’re likely to read about how this is an awful time to retire.” It’s a...

“Your adult children may be busy with their careers, raising families and carving out their own paths.  However, they may also want to...

“Digital assets, including banking and investing accounts, e-mail accounts, photos, blogs, bitcoins and money accounts, such as PayPal,...

“Don’t dodge the long-term care talk. Paying for long-term care can be a costly and complex undertaking, if you're unprepared.” Consider...

“Millions of seniors depend on Social Security to provide a large amount of their retirement income. Therefore, it's natural to bank on...

“Spending generally declines during retirement for most budget items, but charitable giving tends to buck this trend.” There’s a new...

“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...

“Both of my parents are in assisted living. Their trust needs to be changed, but I’m not sure that they will understand the necessary...