Wills

People who draft wills are often ahead of their peers. Researchers have found that only approximately one in three adults have a will. Some people put estate planning off, while others think it isn't necessary because state law protects their heirs. The value of...

The biggest mistake possible when planning an estate is the choice to continue procrastinating. Many people don't view that as an active decision. Instead, they simply avoid sitting down to finally draft documents because they view the process as unpleasant. However...

You’ll have to make some fairly big decisions when making a will. For starters, you’ll have to decide who will benefit from your estate and how your funeral is arranged. Then, you’ll have to designate an executor of your estate to ensure everything is top-notch for...

Many adults would love to treat estate planning like a kitchen appliance. They want to set it up and forget about it for the rest of their lives. Yes, a will that you draft when you first get married in your thirties can still potentially guide the division of your...