For many people, estate planning sits firmly in the category of "important, but someday." It's easy to put off writing a will ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. The recent deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa ...

It can be easy to overlook, but an estate plan is essential for nearly everyone, whether you have a lot of money or just a ...

Don’t let the family quarrel over who gets grandma’s recipe book. For the average person, estate planning involves tasks like assigning beneficiaries to financial accounts, crafting a will, passing on ...

Chances are good you’ve never considered the need for a digital estate plan. But you’ve definitely experienced the aggravation of forgetting a password to a rarely used site, as well as the answer to ...

Now is the time to plan for your loved ones. Life-altering changes happen in the blink of an eye, but preparing ahead protects your plans and wishes. To continue ...

Myron Friesen discusses the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which included many items of interest in terms of farm estate planning, as well as important components of a farm estate plan to consider. A ...

It’s the grim task that you keep pushing to the bottom of your to-do list: Thinking about your death and what will happen to your money and your legacy. But once you do finalize your estate plan, ...

Everyone in my family knows about my mother’s big blue binder. I jokingly refer to it as her “Book of Life.” The binder includes physical copies of important documents, directives for next of kin and ...

Is it time to update your estate plan or trust? How often should one revisit existing estate planning? What impact will taxation have upon your present and future finances and estate planning? A lot ...

In Arizona, spring is when the sun shines brightly, and the temperatures are perfect for enjoying outdoor activities. As much as we love the spring warmth, it is important to remember that with all ...