A will is one of the most important legal documents you’ll ever make, and if you’re one of the 68% of Americans without a will, now is the perfect time to create one. August is National Make-a-Will ...

The thought of preparing your own will might feel a little daunting, bringing an onslaught of emotions like fear or sadness. In fact, a Gallup poll in 2020 found that less than half of Americans have ...

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Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Estate planning isn’t exactly the sort of thing most people like to think about over their morning coffee. Pondering your mortality — not to mention what will happen to your assets and property, let ...

Creating a will might not be the happiest part of financial planning, but it’s an important one. Unfortunately, many people fall short in this area. Only one in four Americans said they have either ...

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