I reflected on this legacy as I wrote my book’s acknowledgments: ...

A judge in Broward’s probate division describes new rules that make it easier to handle loved ones’ estates without hiring lawyers.

When someone dies without a will and leaves behind debt, the decision to administer the estate can carry real financial risk.

I have named my daughter as the recipient and beneficiary on all my accounts, including my pension insurance policy and any Social Security benefits. I completely trust her, as she is an intelligent ...

But the result is the executor coming to that same law firm after the will maker has died because the original will is ...

Incumbent Lawrence Township Trustee Sean Roseman has filed a lawsuit, seeking to disqualify his election opponent over her ...

The court relied on a video recording, attesting witness testimony, and medical certification to confirm soundness of mind. Digital evidence was accepted as reliable corroboration of Will ...

Beneficiary designations aren't always the wrong choice, but they’re certainly not a one-size-fits-all option.

I inherited $400,000 and I have absolutely no idea what to do. I'm retired and 72. I've been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. I'm completely asymptomatic and it's not known if and/or when it will ...

Dear Liz: When I retired, I had a small 401 (k) with about $12,000 in it. Instead of rolling that money into an IRA, I took a ...

• Visit the Main Library on 2 p.m. Jan. 8 or 11 a.m. Jan. 17 to learn how you can read eBooks, listen to audiobooks, and ...

As an Idaho estate planning attorney, I work with many families whose children have scattered across the country. One ...