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The number of singles is steadily growing. In 1970, slightly more than a third of Americans age 15 and older were single, according to the

The holidays are upon us. It’s also a good time to get started with some Old Year end and New Year beginning planning activities, especially

Today’s families are a lot different than Ward and June Cleaver. There are more families today with non-traditional situations than ever before. It is very

When you're over 50 and facing divorce from a long-term marriage, coming to a settlement agreement that will safeguard a comfortable financial future is complicated.

During this festive time of year, dwelling on estate planning may seem like a bit of a downer. Yet the end of the year is

A forensic accountant's report earlier this year showed what friends of a now-deceased 88-year-old Eldora man had been reporting to authorities for years: A caregiver

A well-planned estate is a wonderful legacy you can leave your heirs — instead of untangling a messy estate, they can follow concrete steps, allowing

Some advisers are moving low-basis assets out of the trusts by swapping in high-basis assets. For years wealthy investors have used grantor trusts to minimize

The good thing about making mistakes when it comes to estate planning is that you won’t be around to suffer the consequences. The downside is

It’s something parents shudder to think about: a will. That’s probably why more than half of Americans with children do not have a legal will.

State and federal estate and inheritance tax rates are what drive most people’s estate plans, but now that tax rates are falling and exemptions are

If you’re 62 or older, you may be able to convert the equity in your home into cash with a reverse mortgage. This loan lets