If the goal is to help children bypass probate, a living trust is only part of the strategy, not a catchall bucket for every ...

Sometimes, not always, when a person dies — even if they left a will — a legal process called probate ensues. Probate is ...

When planning your estate in Washington State, one of the most common questions is whether to use a Revocable Living Trust (RLT) or a Will. Most are curious because of the horrors they hear or the ...

Complex matters. Online wills fail miserably when they are used for any situation out of the ordinary, such as blended families, taxes, asset protection, family businesses, business continuity, ...

WASHINGTON — For the first time ever, American car companies will soon be required to test vehicle safety using dummies that are representative of women. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on ...

Think your family automatically gets everything when you die? In Texas, it’s not that simple. Here’s who inherits if there’s ...

My sister has written to me, saying she is upset that I had mentioned paying off some of my debts with dad’s inheritance. I ...

A well-designed trust can help save time, paperwork and other headaches when settling an estate. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us ...

You likely need a will if you have a spouse, kids or property. Trusts can give you more control over your estate. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...