If you have a disabled son or daughter, you may want to consider forming a special needs trust as part of your overall estate plan. This type of trust improves your child’s quality of life without interfering with his or her eligibility for certain government...
How can I plan for my incapacity or a loved one’s incapacity?
There are several ways estate planning tools can help prepare for incapacity which may provide peace of mind to estate planners concerned about what they will do if they become incapacitated at some point. Estate planning tools can help estate planners plan for their...
How do you prevent elder financial abuse?
You may not live in the same state as your elderly parents, but you want to do what you can to take care of them. Could your loved ones become targets of financial abuse? Consumer Reports offers insights to help prevent senior citizen financial exploitation. Help your...