Estate Planning Blog Articles

Should I start collecting Social Security retirement benefits as early as possible, or hold off for longer in exchange for plus-size payments?

Millions of seniors count on Social Security as a major source of retirement income. If you're planning to do the same, you'll need to do your part to avoid reducing your benefits—and that could mean steering clear of the following mistakes.

Planning for unfortunate events is particularly critical in the era of Covid-19.

A will itself is a legal document that describes the process of splitting up one’s personal property and possessions among family and loved ones.

If you decide to leave assets in a trust for your beneficiaries, consider your designation of trustee carefully. The most important person in the trust framework is the trustee, the one responsible for managing trust assets.

My aunt recently asked me to be the executor of her will when she dies. I’m flattered that she asked, but I’m not sure what exactly the job entails.

Nursing homes are expensive with an average cost in the United States of $7,698 per month (2020 average). Most people cannot afford this expense, but they are in desperate need of the services provided by nursing homes (long-term care facilities).

To ensure your estate is settled in the way you want, it's wise to do a bit of extra planning to keep your documents up to date.

What happens when a decedent’s will or trust does not provide for a decedent’s child?

Estate planning is the process of arranging who will receive your assets when you die.