Estate Planning Blog

In other words, most Gen Xers haven’t made a will, created a trust or signed forms that empower others to make financial, legal or medical decisions on their behalf.

There are steps new homeowners should take to make sure that if they die, their house ends up with the right person.

Marriage creates shared financial responsibilities and legal rights. However, it doesn’t automatically take the place of a formal estate plan

Estate planning isn't a one-size-fits-all approach; much of it depends on your personal situation.

Even a well-prepared estate can face significant delays and costs in probate, highlighting the importance of proactive planning to bypass the process altogether.

Unlike traditional bank accounts or brokerage holdings, digital assets exist on decentralized blockchains and are secured by private keys that, if lost, render the underlying funds permanently inaccessible.

The cost of delaying estate planning is far greater than the time it takes to get the ball rolling. Sudden illness and accidents don't send you a heads-up before they happen, and the remedy is far easier than you think.

A seven-page document, mailed by an elusive figure, has set off a court battle over the estate of Tony Hsieh, the former chief executive of Zappos.