Both givers and receivers need to be seriously strategic about communicating, understanding tax efficiency and leveraging ...

My aunt just died and I’m shocked to learn she named me executor of her will. What to do when you have to settle a loved ...

Complex matters. Online wills fail miserably when they are used for any situation out of the ordinary, such as blended ...

Chicago-area hospitals recently initiated hundreds of guardianship petitions in just 18 months, a Chicago Tribune investigation has found.

One of the biggest mistakes people make is naming minor children as beneficiaries on accounts and policies. The thought is "I'll avoid probate court because I have beneficiaries named and they'll get ...

The financial intricacies of millennials have moved estate planning to the bottom of their list of priorities. People tend to ...

A family trust can be a powerful tool—but it’s not right for everyone.

Joseph Sawyer, PLA, has joined LaBella Associates as a senior landscape architect in the firm’s Chattanooga office. Officials said, "Joseph brings extensive experience in interdisciplinary ... more ...

Take Caitlyn, for example. Caitlyn, who lives in Texas, called in to The Ramsey Show seeking advice on a situation that’s ...

When you die, if you haven't listed a joint owner or beneficiary for your savings account, your bank will typically freeze your account and verify whether a will exists before distributing the funds.

Inheritance Funding reports that probate attorneys guide families through the legal complexities of estate management, ...

All I could think of was what would happen to our sons if something were to happen to my husband and me. We agreed on ...