Having a comprehensive estate plan is essential to preparing for your and your family’s future. But not everyone knows when to create – or update – one. On top of that, the topics that come up during this process are often considered to be morbid. This leads many individuals to avoid the subject...

Estate planning is a challenge, especially when done on behalf of a child or other relative with special needs. There are different considerations involved and therefore different objectives compared to standard estate planning. If you have a child or loved one with a disability or mental limitation, you should...

Ideally, a last will and testament will accurately represent the final wishes of the testator (that is, the individual who executes the will). But in some cases, there is evidence that suggests the will is invalid. Where there is reason to suspect the legitimacy of a will, there is a possibility that...

Executors, trustees, and other individuals who play a role in estate planning are required to exercise what are known as fiduciary duties. These obligations are among the most serious, so violating them can mean major repercussions. Whether you’re a fiduciary or someone who benefits from an estate, it’s critical to understand the...