Thinking about your own death isn’t fun, but don’t worry, planning for your estate does not actually have to be a difficult or lengthy process. Unless you have significant assets or complex wishes, ...

Creating an asset checklist for estate planning can help streamline the process of organizing your financial affairs and ensuring that your wishes are carried out effectively. This checklist typically ...

You need an estate plan. This is true even if you don't have a lot of assets. It's also true if you're young, or if you don't have close family members. Estate planning means preparing for the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

“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?) ...

Read on for our guide and estate planning checklist that includes helpful information about what estate planning is, how it works and how to get started. Shutterstock An estate plan is a valuable set ...

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 ...