If you are in a second marriage, “fair” can feel like a moving target. You may want your spouse to be financially secure and comfortable for the rest of their life. At the same time, you may feel a deep…

Grandparents often feel a strong desire to support their grandchildren as they watch the next generation grow and pursue new opportunities. Whether it’s helping with education costs, contributing to a wedding, or providing assistance toward a first home, many grandparents…

Nursing home care is becoming one of the greatest financial risks facing aging families today. Nearly 70% of Americans who reach age 65 will need some form of long-term care, and a single nursing home stay can easily exceed $150,000.…

All too often, the task of caring for an elderly, disabled, or terminally ill family member falls primarily—if not entirely—on one individual. This can happen by default: one family member may live nearby, have a more flexible work schedule, or…

Between rising living costs, busy schedules, and the constant demands of parenting, it’s understandable that estate planning often gets pushed aside. Still, for families with young children, having a solid plan is more important now than ever. Life can change…

Is your family of the “Leave It to Beaver” variety -- opposite-gender parents, the first marriage for each, one or more kids, all healthy and thriving? If so, your estate plan will probably be pretty straightforward. But if not, it's…

Family wealth and inheritance can have a significant impact on the younger generation’s options and standard of living. But, contrary to popular belief, that impact isn’t always positive. In one 25-year study of thousands of families, researchers found that about…

As a parent, you want to ensure that your children are well cared for and provided for if you should pass away or become incapacitated while they are still dependent on your support. So, as a responsible parent, you diligently…

Many people neglect to update some or all of their estate planning documents when they divorce, while others move quickly to change beneficiaries and make other updates after a divorce. However, some estate planning changes are likely in order before…

For most people, writing a will isn’t a one-and-done event. Unless your will is drafted very near the end of your life, chances are good that changes over your lifetime will make it necessary to update your will and other…