Estate Planning

Often seniors will make deals with other members of their family to secure their care or living arrangements . . .

The authors of a nationally syndicated newspaper column on elder law have written a book based on decades of experience helping people both on the page and in the elder law office.

Everyone has heard the terms "will" and "trust," but not everyone knows the differences between the two. ...

Many people like the idea of leaving bequests to favorite charities in their wills. But instead of leaving money to a charity in your will, you can put that money into a charitable remainder trust and collect income while you...

A trust protector is someone who is appointed to watch over a trust that will be in effect for a long time and ensure that it is not adversely affected by any changes in the law or circumstances.

A new study by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) raises concerns about the adequacy of consumer protections . . .

This book is a practical guide to working with your parents to make financial plans and preserve legacies while you both still have the luxury of time.

No parents want their children to fight among themselves after they are gone. Sadly, conflicts often arise, especially when a parent has gifted or loaned money to one child and not others.

When someone dies, they leave behind memories of them, and lots of other things as well. This book deals with those other things -- how to clear out an estate and avoid family squabbles over heirlooms.