Unfortunately, many people do not realize that crafting an estate plan involves more than just creating a will. A will cannot accomplish many things you may want in your estate plan. They can, however, deal with issues such as naming and executor, stating who will be a guardian for your children, and distributing...

Estate planning can be difficult, but it becomes even more complicated when you are planning after your second marriage. There are different issues you need to address when creating a plan after your first marriage. For example, you may want to plan for children born from the first marriage or...

There are several types of powers of attorney. A power of attorney is a legal document that permits another person to deal with your personal affairs on your behalf. They are often used in the event that you become incapacitated or unable to deal with your own financial, health, real estate, or...

When someone creates a will or trust, he or she assumes that the document will be iron-clad in terms of legality and clarity. However, this is unfortunately not always the case. Disputes can arise when loved ones do not agree with the will or trust. Conflict regarding the validity of an estate...

The recent proliferation of online estate planning document services has attracted many individuals to prepare their own estate documents in what appears to be a low-cost solution. However, this focus on price over value could mean your wishes will not...

The recent economic recession, and staggering increases in health care costs have left millions of Americans facing incredible losses and mounting debt in their final years. Are you concerned that, rather than inheriting wealth from your parents, you will instead inherit...

Preparing for the future is an uncertain business, but there are steps you can take during your lifetime to simplify matters for your loved ones after you pass, and to ensure your final wishes are carried out. Planning for what happens...