Almost 60% of Americans don’t have a last will and testament. But maybe you’re one of the people who do. You’ve done your homework, inventoried your assets, and have an up-to-date will. So your family’s taken care of, right? Not so fast. If you haven’t updated beneficiaries for your life insurance and financial accounts, keep […]

You and your partner have many financial and legal tools available for estate planning. You’ve probably heard of both wills and trusts, but it can be easy to confuse the two. What are they, what are the differences between them, and which one is better? This quick guide can help you understand them better and […]

More Americans are making their wills in 2020 and 2021, thanks to our global pandemic. CNBC mentions a recent LegalZoom survey: Around 32% of people aged 18 to 34 drew up a will because of COVID-19. But physical distancing brings its own challenges. With stringent legal requirements for wills, some states are reexamining parts of […]