You can find dozens of websites that let you prepare a variety of estate planning documents all on your own, for little to no cost, without paying a lawyer to help. However, you need to understand how these services can [...]
Estate planning is an obvious concern for all parents, but if you have a child with special needs, it’s crucial that you are aware of the unique considerations that go into planning for a child who may be dependent on [...]
With the cost of a funeral averaging between $7,000 and $12,000 and steadily increasing each year, your estate plan should at least include enough money to cover this final expense. And if you are thinking of simply setting aside money [...]
Actress Anne Heche died this August following a tragic car accident in which she plowed her vehicle into a West Los Angeles home, where it burst into flames. After being pulled from the wreckage, the Emmy Award-winning actress was hospitalized [...]
If you are like many homeowners, your home is likely your family’s most valuable and treasured asset. In light of this, you want to plan wisely to ensure your home will pass to your heirs in the most efficient and [...]
The pandemic has caused Americans to change their behavior in a number of different ways, and one of the most positive of these changes is related to estate planning. For the first time since the study’s inception, Caring.com’s 2021 Wills [...]
Even if you put a totally solid estate plan in place, it can turn out to be worthless for the people you love if it’s not regularly updated. Estate planning is not a one-and-done type of deal—your plan should continuously [...]
