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You determine what happens to your property and to the people who depend on you in the event of an emergency by creating an enforceable estate plan. Some people only draft wills, while others may create comprehensive estate plans that include powers of attorney,...

Many people who are married to someone who has not yet obtained their U.S. citizenship delay their estate planning. They assume – wrongly – that a person who isn’t a citizen can’t inherit money.  If your spouse hasn’t yet obtained their citizenship – or perhaps...

Your life insurance policy beneficiary designations and your instructions in your will need to match. If they're at odds with one another, your will isn't going to actually have any impact on how the money from the insurance is paid out. The life insurance company is...

In these uncertain times, you want to make sure that you have your estate plans in good order, and that includes making sure that you choose the right executor.  Your executor is the person who will ultimately be responsible for making sure that your final expenses...

Planning for your eventual death can be one of the most difficult things to do. However, this is extremely necessary if you want to safeguard your legacy, give your family peace of mind, and have your wishes honored when you pass on. And writing your will is one of...

Falling ill or dying without an estate plan could be a financial disaster for you and your family. That is the last thing you need on top of the personal pain such a situation would bring. A recent report from Caring.com found that 77% percent of people in the United...

An estate plan is not the same thing as a last will. A will is a specific document that talks about what happens to your property after you die. An estate plan includes other information. It might include instructions for your funeral and paperwork for your prepaid...

If you suffer a brain injury in a fall, a car accident, or any other sort of catastrophic event, it’s normal to have short-term symptoms that may not last. Even a mild injury like a concussion can lead to vomiting, fatigue and mental confusion, which may clear up over...

If you have not yet made a will, it is essential to do so soon. However young you are, however much time you think you have to worry about estate planning, surprises can happen. Creating a will ensures that the assets you have reach the people you want when you die....

When you get hurt, it is generally a physician whose advice you seek. A doctor can tell you what treatment is necessary for your recovery and give you a reasonable timeline for the process. A physician can also refer you to a specialist if you need highly skilled...