Estate Planning

Assigning one or more people powers of attorney authority is a crucial element of your estate planning. You need someone able to handle financial and legal affairs on your behalf and someone to speak on your behalf regarding health care choices in the event that you...

If you are a parent of minor children, you should name a guardian for them in your estate plan. This person can step up and raise them if you die before the children reach the age of majority. In most cases, your co-parent (whether they are your spouse or not) will...

A will is a basic estate planning document most people use to outline their wishes concerning what should happen to their property after they die. While there are several estate planning alternatives that also serve this purpose, in many cases, a will is sufficient....

If you own a pet, you should consider what will happen to it when you die. This is especially important if you expect the animal to outlive you, but as death can come at any time, it’s something any pet lover should consider when creating their estate plan. Unlike the...

Many loving parents who have built up considerable wealth are wary about leaving it to their children. They might worry it could leave them little motivation to pursue their own success through hard work. They might even worry that a large inheritance could prove...

You might not have considered discussing your estate plan with your children. And they might never ask you about it. Yet, it’s usually wise to discuss some elements of your estate plans with at least some family members. Making this effort can reassure them that you...