Tess Vigeland: And now we’re joined again by John Ventura. He’s the author of “Kiplinger’s Estate Planning.” Last week he helped us with writing a will. Welcome back, John. John Ventura: Thank you ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

A living trust often allows you to forego the probate process, which can be time-consuming. There is more privacy involved with a living trust than with a will. Creating a will can be a more ...

This article is intended for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your personal situation, please contact a lawyer. When you work hard your entire life to accumulate ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Being either a successor trustee or an executor is often a big commitment that may last for years. You’ll be required to ...

Estate planning provides for the smooth handling of your assets after death. However, only around 32% of American adults have a will, indicating that most people haven’t taken the appropriate steps to ...

Dear Liz: Is there a minimum amount of assets required before a revocable living trust is advisable? I am retired but my wife is still working. If we do not include our 401(k) plans, our total liquid ...

Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues ...

A living trust gives you flexibility while sparing your loved ones the hassle of probate. A living trust can be far more costly and complicated to put in place than a will. Consider whether a living ...

This article is intended for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your personal situation, ...

This article is intended for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your personal situation, please contact a lawyer. Throughout my life, I've always heard that it's better ...