If you want an extra layer of security and peace of mind, you can create a revocable living trust. A trust would have helped ...

“Anybody with wealth needs to plan,” says Shenkman. Estates with values exceeding the exemption amount by more than $1 ...

Inheritance Funding reports the average estate settlement takes 6-12 months, but debts and disputes can extend the process to ...

There are certain benefits a living trust offers over a will. Living trusts aren't right for everyone, and there can be higher up-front costs. It's best to work with an estate-planning attorney to see ...

Editor's Note: This is part two of a four-part series about how to create your own Estate Planning Playbook. Part one, From Wills to Wishes: An Expert Guide to Your Estate Planning Playbook, ...