Estate Planning

Filling in a generic will form for a friend or family member may seem like a simple task, but be careful -- it could...

An increasing number of people are paying for funerals in advance, but it is important to shop around before prepaying.

Many people periodically update their wills or other estate plans, but don't update who will receive distributions from their retirement plans.

Two practicing elder law attorneys offer clearly-written guidance on how to safeguard your money, health and independence.

New research concludes that while the existence of the Medicaid program is discouraging the purchase of long-term ca...

When two or more individuals own property -- whether it's a condominium, a home, or a piece of land -- the relationship between the owners is very important.

In his October 22, 2006, column, the New York Times's resident ethicist, Randy Cohen, answers a question from...

With the proliferation of families in which there is a substantial age difference among the children -- so-called "split-level" families -- atto...