HBO’s The Gilded Age dramatizes the privileged lives of some of America’s wealthiest families in late 19th century New York City.
There are options for people who don’t have family—or don’t want their family—to handle their affairs.
By considering these aspects of funeral planning now, you can provide a final gift to your loved ones—a well-thought-out plan that eases their load during a difficult time.
Forgoing the legal entanglement of marriage can lead to troubling outcomes should one member of the couple face incapacity or an untimely death.
Explore key insights from Britney Spears’ conservatorship to enhance your estate planning. Ensure personal dignity and prevent financial abuse by setting clear guidelines and choosing trusted agents.
The terms ‘revocable trust’ and ‘living trust’ are commonly heard in an estate-planning context. You may hear people say, ‘My house is in trust for my children,’ or something along those lines.
Trusts are a smart and well-known estate planning tool that names or appoints a trustee to administer and distribute the assets according to the terms. However, how often do estate owners ask, “What if something goes wrong, and the trustee breaches their duties?”
Estate planning can be a sensitive topic for families to talk about. Here’s how to get past the awkwardness and discuss estate planning with your family.
Estate planning for singles: make a will, draft a durable power-of-attorney, name an attorney-in-fact, and a health care proxy.
An estate plan lays out how you want your assets handled at your death or when you’re physically or mentally incapacitated. No wonder most people procrastinate creating one.
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