What Are the Duties for Financial Powers of Attorney? I just got appointed agent under a financial power of attorney. What do I need to do next? by: Jeffrey Gaffney Has a loved one named you their financial power of attorney?…
Don’t Be Like Johnny Depp, Get a Prenup Kelli B. Grant@KELLIGRANT.MONEY@KELLIGRANT Not having a prenuptial agreement can be a costly mistake — not just for Johnny Depp, but for you as well. Depp, 52, and his wife of just 15…
End-Of-Life Planning Is A 'Lifetime Gift' To Your Loved Ones KAVITHA CARDOZA Talking about death makes most of us uncomfortable, so we don't plan for it. That's a big mistake, because if you don't have an end-of-life plan, your state's…
Estate Documents You’ll Need Beyond A Last Will And Testament Justin Goodbread Forbes Councils Member Nobody likes to talk about it, but death is inevitable for all of us. Therefore, you should count every moment as a blessing. Beyond this,…
What Assets Should Be Included in Your Trust? A revocable living trust is a great tool to help your assets pass smoothly to your beneficiaries, and it can significantly reduce the headaches of probate. However, while some assets belong in…
How To Make Plans To Provide Care For Your Pet If You Can’t Next Avenue Contributor How To Make Plans To Provide Care For Your Pet If You Can’t. If you have a pet, you undoubtedly take steps to be…
What if your inheritance turns out to be just a pile of bills? Published: March 17, 2018 at 3:25 p.m. ET By Liz Weston What if your inheritance turns out to be just a pile of bills? Debt collectors are…
Planning For Chronic Illness Is Not Just For The Elderly Planning For Chronic Illness Is Not Just For The Elderly. A common misconception is that estate and financial planning for chronic illness is an elder law or elder abuse issue.…
Do I Need A Trust If I Have A Will? Kristin McKenna Senior Contributor A will and a trust are two different estate planning tools. Consider a will like a high-level set of instructions to be used after you pass…
Estate Planning Made Easier Joseph Milano Forbes Councils Member Forbes Finance Council Estate planning is a complex topic because it involves preparing for a future without you—or without you being able to manage your own finances. No two visions of…