Estate Planning

For several years after the death of Tony Hsieh, the estate proceeded under the assumption that no will had been found. Then, in 2025, a priority mail envelope arrived at a Nevada law firm. Inside was a seven-page document dated...

Financial infidelity is often associated with secret credit cards, hidden debt, or undisclosed spending. But it can also involve one of a couple's most important long-term assets: retirement savings.

Choosing a family member to serve as your executor can be cost-effective, but the role is time-consuming and can strain relationships. Having a lawyer as your executor can add expertise and neutrality, but you should understand the full fee structure...

Ted Turner has passed away at the age of 87. With his death comes the question that follows many high-profile estates: who gets the money? For Turner, however, alternately known as a visionary, trailblazer, rabble-rouser, and do-gooder, the answer may be more...

If you use a public AI to brainstorm your will or summarize your attorney's advice, you are voluntarily disclosing your private intentions to a third-party platform that can collect, store, and potentially share your data.

Current laws don't stop artificial intelligence (AI) from resurrecting your voice and image after death. Learn about five traps in estate planning and how to protect your digital self.

A financial power of attorney and a medical power of attorney are two of the most important legal documents most people will ever sign. One protects your financial life; the other protects your health care.

Living alone presents specific risks, including delayed care and amplified consequences when health issues or accidents occur, which can be made worse without legal decision-makers in place.

Revocable living trusts serve purposes far beyond probate avoidance. Learn how trusts enable seamless financial management if the trustmaker becomes unable to manage their affairs, allowing appointed trustees to handle assets, bills, and health care decisions without court intervention.