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The specifics don’t matter: where inheritance is concerned, both in terms of monetary value and sentimental value, emotions can run high – and the fallout

For many single or childless individuals, the question of how to distribute their worldly wealth after they die is wide-open and complicated. A charity? Alma

What is the $5 million federal estate-tax exclusion, and how does it work? You deal with taxes every year (technically at every time you open

Retiring to another country can be a very attractive option. Lower cost of living and health care expenses along with exotic locales and temperate climates

Got a plan? Whether you’re single or married, divorced or widowed, a parent or not, you need an estate plan. That’s true for men and

Ms. Scoratow has no children. Her siblings don’t share her enthusiasm for indoor greenery. So last year she put a provision in her will granting

Estate planning isn’t exactly my idea of fun, but it’s absolutely necessary. Just like you’re planning for retirement, you need to plan for the inevitable.

WHETHER it’s treasured pearl earrings or a vintage camera, a house or what’s left of your life savings, deciding who should inherit your worldly goods

A thoughtful distribution of your “stuff” is a gift more valuable than any item. After all, … “The last thing you want when you die

There are basic rules and guidelines that apply to every estate plan, whether it is taxable or not. Draft an effective plan by paying attention

Probate court is no one’s idea of fun, so it’s something you may want to spare your heirs when they inherit your home. One simple

If your parents live in one of 29 states or Puerto Rico that has filial responsibility laws on the books, you could potentially be held