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Estate planning and divorce are intricate processes, each filled with legal nuances and detailed accounting (to say nothing of the emotions involved).

Some states have filial responsibility laws that let creditors turn to adult children for payment of their parents’ medical bills.

For some students, next semester means starting college, which may include leaving home for the first time.

Revocable trusts are a powerful tool for anyone’s estate planning. Use them to protect your assets during your lifetime, manage taxes and streamline inheritance.

Have a clear road map for your estate so your heirs don’t drown in paperwork and probate after your death.

Long-term care insurance helps cover costs of in-home care, assisted living and nursing homes. This protects your savings and secures your quality of life in your final years.

Givers are optimistic by nature—they believe that through donations and other charitable activities, they will beget change, even if the result is not immediate or tangible.

For people nearly or newly retired, who potentially still have decades ahead for their assets to compound and grow, estate taxes are a huge concern.

Is it unusual that named beneficiaries would not be given copies of or, at the very least, be allowed to view the will?

The passing of a loved one often leads to costly family conflicts. Leaving a clear advance directive using death doulas can help.