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Wills and trusts are foundational estate planning tools. While each is used to distribute your hard-earned assets to your loved ones, they do so in different ways. Each also has its own distinct uses and advantages.

While you may not legally require all new estate planning documents if you move to a different state, you should have your documents reviewed by a local attorney. State laws can affect how wills and trusts work.

What is an elder law attorney, and what do they do?...

Nearly half a million Americans over the age of 80 are still working. For some, the choice to keep working is about staying active and engaged. For others, it's necessary.

Elder law and estate planning serve two different -- but equally vital -- functions. Elder law mainly focuses on preserving assets during your lifetime, while estate planning looks at what happens to assets after death.

Wills contain important information about who receives money, possessions, and property upon a person’s death. Who can view this information, and is it a public record? ...

Trusts are legal arrangements used in estate planning, alongside wills and advance directives.

August is National Make a Will month — a fantastic opportunity to learn more about this essential type of estate planning tool.

When creating an estate plan, the main decision is how your assets will be distributed after you pass away. Understanding "per stirpes" and "per capita" distribution is key to that decision. ...