Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about charitable giving and estate planning ideas. What estate documents do you really need to have? Here’s a list and ...

We all hope terrible situations will never hurt us or our loved ones. But making practical plans for your eventual death will make your passing easier. That’s true whether you die unexpectedly at a ...

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

Your clients likely are aware of the importance of having comprehensive, up-to-date estate planning documents. What you may not realize, however, is that where the original documents are stored can be ...

A complete estate plan includes essential documents such as a Health Care Proxy, Living Will, Power of Attorney, and Last Will & Testament, which are vital in protecting your medical, legal, and ...

October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month — a timely reminder that everyone, not just the wealthy or elderly, benefits from having a plan for the future. Regardless of the size of your ...

When my dad sent me an email with the subject line, "Estate info," I cringed. But when my dad got ill just months later, the file became crucial. Creating a "when I die doc" is a powerful gift for ...

Discover ChatGPT’s step-by-step roadmap to organize your money and estate in just one year. This plan can help you avoid ...

Estate plans are an important part of preparing for the future. People protect their families and loved ones by creating wills, trusts, health care directives, etc., but what happens when ...

Nearly two-thirds of Americans don’t have a will, according to recent surveys — and most think estate planning is something you do when you’re old. Or wealthy. Or have a beachfront vacation home and a ...

By being as methodical as you are with your doctors, such as assessing your aptitude before your meeting, bringing key ...