Estate Planning

Contrary to initial reports, singer Amy Winehouse died without a will and her estate was settled according to intestate laws. Her $4.7 million estate went to her parents, which may or may not have been her wish. ...

Whitney Houston's tragic death provides an example of how a trust that takes effect upon death can work . . . ...

Prudential Financial, Inc., says it will stop selling individual long-term care insurance policies . . . ...

Is having an out-of-date will better than having no will at all?  While wills do not have expiration dates, certain changes can render them useless.

The often wrenching transition to caring for aging parents is one that many children will face. Written by a gifted journalist and storyteller, this book is both a poignant memoir and a helpful primer on what caregivers can expect.

Once you've created an estate plan, it is important to keep it up to date. You will need to revisit your plan after certain key life events. ...

A letter of instruction can guide your heirs if you die or become incapacitated. There is a great deal of information that your heirs should know that doesn't necessarily fit into your estate planning documents.

Many people believe that if they have a will, their estate planning is complete, but there is much more to a solid estate plan.

A power of attorney and a health care proxy are two of the most important estate planning documents you can have, but in some instances they may be useless if they don't comply with the federal privacy law.