Estate Planning

This ruling could have a profund impact on the lives of Medicare beneficiaries who need the care of a skilled professional . . .  ...

A reverse mortgage can be a great tool in the right circumstances, but if you aren't careful you could end up losing your home. . .

Many people incorrectly believe that if they are single, they don't need a will or other estate planning documents.

You may have a vision for your retirement, but does your spouse share that vision? Spouses often disagree about many key retirement details, so it is important to work together to come up with a plan you both can accept.

After road testing three leading Web sites that help you create your own will, power of attorney, and other important legal documents . . . ...

In an effort to gain a resolution while she is still alive, the ailing surviving spouse of a lesbian couple is asking the . . . ...

Millions of people are affected by dementia, and unfortunately many of them do not have all their estate planning affairs in order before the symptoms start. ...

What if your heirs pay an estate tax on assets they inherit that are later found to be worthless due to fraud?  Is the estate eligible for a refund?...

You buy a dilapidated house and in the course of renovations you find a huge amount of money hidden in the walls. The cash is yours, right?  Not so fast. ...