ARCHIVES

If you've been asked to serve as an executor, lay the groundwork now.

Life is ever-changing and so are your estate-planning needs. Here are seven situations in which you'll want to re-evaluate your will.

Trusts are a valuable tool, but they may not be for everyone. It pays to know the ins and outs before you put your trust in a trust.

Budding philanthropists can invest their money and give to their favorite charities.

Save time, money and hassle by steering assets away from the probate process when you die.

Confusion over Leona Helmsley’s will serves as a reminder of the importance of smart estate planning. Here’s help.

From probate and ownership division to the taxing arm of Uncle Sam, here are four things that can influence what happens to your belongings.

Heirs. Creditors. The IRS. How to handle them all if it's up to you to settle an estate.

You don't have to have billions, like Warren Buffett or Bill Gates, to improve the world through philanthropy. Millions of Americans do it on a smaller scale each year, and a lot of them are creating their own mini foundations with no legal hassle.

It pays to know what charges to expect when planning a funeral for yourself or a loved one.