One aspect of managing a loved one’s final affairs that most people aren’t familiar with is how to handle their last Social Security retirement benefits check. Surviving family members often incorrectly assume that the estate is entitled to keep the beneficiary’s final payment or that it can be spent on things like...

Once you've written your will, pat yourself on the back. Then get back to work to spell out your wishes on what could be far more important than how your assets are divided. Your family's harmony could be a stake. Written by: Casey Robinson, CFP

Here's what estate planning is and 7 things you can do to get started. Written By: Kay Bell

You don’t have to be rich to need estate planning. Your estate includes everything you own, and it can be any size, which is why...

As Certified Elder Law Attorneys by the National Elder Law Foundation, we see a lot of mistakes that people have made before they come to see us.  Most are correctable.  Some are not.  Here are some areas in which you could save your family some anguish and money.  

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