Estate Planning

Many people think that estate plans may be for someone else, but certainly not them. Here are ten compelling reasons to set up an estate plan, no matter what your age or net worth.

Without major structural changes, long-term care insurance will never play more than a small role in financing long-term care, according to a ne...

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.

By a vote of 216-214, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed budget legislation that will impose punitive new ...

A prominent personal finance expert helps you find your magic number: how much you need in order to retire.