Whether your spouse has just passed away or you have lost your mom or dad, the emotional trauma of losing a loved one often comes with a bewildering array of financial and legal issues demanding attention. Continue reading

There are a number of savvy strategies to minimize your tax liability, but some are better known than others. Here are two more to add to your tax toolbox. Continue reading

If long-term care insurance seems expensive, do the math and figure out how much it would cost, if you do not have long-term care insurance. It won’t look so expensive. Continue reading

Estate planning is not just for wealthy people. In fact, it’s even more important for those who are not rich, but want to prepare for their family’s future. Continue reading

It will take discipline and serious belt-tightening, but if you haven’t saved for retirement, you can still recover. Continue reading

Unless you want your spouse or your kids to make a lot of very difficult decisions during a difficult time, you should have a living will in place. Continue reading

Family finances can take a huge hit from the unexpected death of the main breadwinner. Advance planning, even when death seems like a remote possibility, can help. Continue reading

There are certain tasks that require the specialized knowledge of a professional. An experienced elder law or estate planning attorney will protect your family and is well worth the investment. Continue reading

Your attempts to discuss estate planning with your aging parents failed and now both parents have passed away. There’s a big mess to sort out. What should you do now? Continue reading

This is an area where you may need guidance from an estate planning attorney. There is a certain order to how the estate has to be paid, from funeral expenses to credit cards. Continue reading