You should start planning for your estate much earlier than you probably think. Other life events should trigger proper estate planning...

A state law in Massachusetts lets seniors defer paying property tax, until after they pass away. That can leave heirs with an unexpected...

Elvis Presley's daughter has filed a lawsuit claiming that her former money manager wasted all the assets in her trust fund without...

When a loved one passes away, it is a good idea to get the assistance of an estate attorney, if for no other reason than to deal with all...

The recently passed federal tax overhaul limits deductions for state and local taxes to $10,000. It has not been popular with those...

Staying both mentally and physically active has positive health benefits for elderly people. However, many have forgotten how to do that...

People who are opposed to the Social Security system claim that it is about to go broke and disappear soon. That is not true. They are...

Two recent celebrity deaths highlight a potential issue in estate planning. What happens when a couple does not get divorced but...

What happens to digital accounts after someone passes away is still sort of a gray area in the law. There are a few simple steps that you...

There are some estate planning mistakes that are extremely basic errors that no one should ever make. Yet, they are made routinely. A...

If one of your parents passes away and you do not think that they have a will or cannot find it, then you should know what to do....

It is possible that choosing to work past the age of retirement, can actually help some people live longer. It is possible that they are...

Many young Americans are expecting that their retirements will be funded by receiving inheritances from other people. A large percentage...

After creating a trust, you need to fund it. That does not have to be a difficult process. Trusts must be funded. That does not mean just...

Americans who have foreign property or who inherit it need to plan carefully. Many countries have strict rules about who may inherit...

Life Insurance can be an important part of estate plans. However, many mistakes can be made concerning it. Life insurance is a possible...

To be adequately prepared for retirement, it is important to save money wisely. A new survey suggests that many people do not have the...

The Michael Jackson estate has seen so much litigation that it should probably get bulk discounts for court and lawyer's fees. The latest...

Two federal agencies have announced that they will hold a joint webcast to talk about preventing the financial abuse of the elderly. In...

It is important to plan for how you will be able to afford long-term nursing home care, long before you ever need it. No one wants to end...