Estate planning and drafting a last will and testament are legal processes that frequently go hand-in-hand. Sometimes people assume that estate planning and creating a will are interchangeable processes, but […]
Read MoreA document specifying the beneficiaries who are to inherit the testator’s assets and name a representative to administer the estate and be responsible for distributing the assets to the beneficiaries. […]
Read MoreA written instruction stating the types of care an individual wishes to have at the end of her/his life if he or she is no longer able to communicate. The […]
Read MoreThe Last Will and Testament is the most basic estate planning document. If you die without a will (intestate), crucial decisions about how your property will be distributed and who will […]
Read MoreWhat to know about managing someone’s final wishes by Sharon Waters, AARP The wave of people prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic to write their wills is creating yet another wave in estate […]
Read MoreMiddle-aged people musing on their futures often indulge in dreams of buying a second home that will serve as a vacation home now and a home base during retirement. But […]
Read MoreTraditionally, June is the most popular month for weddings and is probably what perpetuates the term “June Bride.” If you are planning upcoming nuptials or have recently been married, you […]
Read MoreSimple, essential steps for putting your affairs in order Written by Sarah Mahoney and Sheila Anne Feeney The steady drone of coronavirus news these past nine months has spurred countless older Americans […]
Read MoreEstate planning, which includes drawing up a will, does not only apply to wealthy people. If you pass away without a will, a state court generally decides who gets your […]
Read MoreWritten By Marguerite C. Lorenz As a professional trustee and executor, I have seen hundreds of estate-planning documents, including some from do-it-yourself online services. I appreciate that using a DIY site to […]
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