Advance directives are legal documents that outline your preferences regarding major medical decisions. The two main types are a living will and a durable power of attorney. An advance directive is ...

I Used to Think a Will Was the Best Way to Pass Down an Inheritance. Here's Why I Now Think a Living Trust Is Better. Living trusts help you avoid the probate process, which can be time-consuming and ...

Imagine this: you’re in the hospital, unconscious after a sudden accident and the doctors determine that there is no hope of recovery. Your loved ones are gathered, anxious and unsure. The doctors ask ...

Should you create a revocable living trust? Estate attorney Pamela Maass Garrett breaks down how living trusts work, why they help you avoid probate, and how they can save your family time, money, and ...