Estate Planning

You buy a dilapidated house, and in the course of renovations, you find a huge amount of money hidden in the walls. Is the cash yours? A court case determined it may belong to the heirs of the person who...

It’s a bit of ancient history, but Jim Morrison’s will highlights a misunderstanding in estate planning that is still common today. ...

Should a court respect a provision in a will requesting that a pet owned by the decedent be euthanized?  A Chicago judge reversed a death sentence that had been hanging over Boots the cat for months.  ...

You may have a plan for what to do with your physical belongings after you die, but what about your online accounts?...

Contrary to initial reports, singer Amy Winehouse died without a will and her estate was settled according to intestate laws. Her $4.7 million estate went to her parents, which may or may not have been her wish. ...

Whitney Houston's tragic death provides an example of how a trust that takes effect upon death can work . . . ...

Is having an out-of-date will better than having no will at all?  While wills do not have expiration dates, certain changes can render them useless.

The often wrenching transition to caring for aging parents is one that many children will face. Written by a gifted journalist and storyteller, this book is both a poignant memoir and a helpful primer on what caregivers can expect.

Once you've created an estate plan, it is important to keep it up to date. You will need to revisit your plan after certain key life events. ...