Category: Power of Attorney

While a final will and testament directs the passing down of your assets after you’ve died, a living will spells out the medical care you want if you’re unable to speak for yourself.

Although you can’t prevent every catastrophic scenario, you can better manage the consequences by figuring out what you want to happen if you become incapacitated or pass away.

Traditional estate planning often assumes a conventional family structure, but modern relationships demand more nuanced approaches.

Despite the importance of estate planning, many families delay it. They view it as complex or something only for the wealthy.

If you ask an expert, they’ll say the ideal time to start your estate-planning journey is when you turn 18—regardless of your wealth, health status, or life path.