Estate Planning

Talking about estate planning is a difficult, emotional topic but it’s essential for every family.  These eight tips can help you discuss the hard topics thoroughly and respectfully and prepare you for the road ahead.

There are many unknowns when planning an estate, but you can’t let the uncertainties get in the way of creating any kind of plan. Having an imperfect plan is usually better than having no plan at all. ...

Litigation over James Brown’s estate has been dragging on for 14 years, but the case just took a big step towards resolution. ...

Many types of property and investments pass outside of probate and allow you to designate who will receive them after your death. It is important that these designations are kept up to date and are consistent with the rest of your...

Retirement account owners, many of whose retirement balances have been pummeled by a stock market drop due to the coronavirus pandemic, do not have to take mandatory withdrawals this year. ...

You may need to reevaluate some elements of your estate plan in light of the coronavirus pandemic. There are unique aspects of this crisis that your current estate planning documents may not be suited to handle.

Creating and executing estate planning documents is just the first step. Once you have completed the documents, you need to know what to do with them. ...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, estate planning is a higher priority than ever.  But no one wants to put themselves or others at risk while doing it. Elder law and estate planning firms are well aware of this concern.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may no longer be able to visit right now. How can you continue to assist your parents from a distance? The answers depend on the types of help you have been providing, but here are...