Too little estate planning can put your heirs in a bind and tie up your estate in time-consuming and costly probate litigation. But as the legal saga of Aretha Franklin’s estate shows, too much estate planning—in particular, planning that introduces uncertainty about...
You have several different options when it comes to creating the right estate plan. Some people believe that a revocable living trust is the best way to go, while others think that a last will and testament (commonly known as a will) is best under certain...
It may be tempting to use an online service, or do some google research, and make a will without the help of an estate planning attorney. There are important legal and financial risks you should consider before making that decision: If you do not follow the strict...
