Estate Planning

Passing on money to the next generation is not as straightforward as it might seem. A father-and-son legal team has written a how-to guide to identifying and resolving the many inheritance problems that can arise.

Gifting assets to your grandchildren isn't just a nice thing to do; it can reduce the size of your estate and the ta...

Two elder law attorneys have written a lively and entertaining book full of advice to baby boomers on how to put their own affairs in order as well as help their parents as they age.

A parent is irreplaceable, but someone will have to fill in if the worst happens.

Have you considered your pet or pets when planning your estate? If not, you should, according to The Humane Society of the United States, the nation's largest animal protection organization.

if you postpone planning until it is too late, you run the risk that your intended beneficiaries -- those you love the most -- may not receive what you would want them to receive.

If you give away more than $15,000 in 2021, you technically would need to file a gift tax return, but don't worry about it unless you think you'll be gifting more than $11.7 million during your life.

If you become incapacitated, who will make your medical decisions? A health care proxy allows you to appoint someone else to act as your agent for medical decisions.

An increasing number of people are paying for funerals in advance, but it is important to shop around before prepaying.