According to a survey by Caring.com, only 33% of Americans have either a will or a trust. Neglecting to create these estate planning documents could make life difficult for your loved ones after ...

When it comes to estate planning, two of the most common tools are living trusts and wills. Both help ensure your assets reach the right people after you’re gone, but they work differently and serve ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. The recent deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa ...

Living trusts are powerful tools that can help protect client assets and make estate administration easier for families.

There are certain benefits a living trust offers over a will. Living trusts aren't right for everyone, and there can be higher up-front costs. It's best to work with an estate-planning attorney to see ...

Making final arrangements can be stressful, but online estate-planning platform Trust & Will guides users through the will-making process with simple question-and-answer prompts. Unlike some ...

When people hear the words “living trust,” they often picture someone with sprawling estates, luxury cars and a multimillion-dollar portfolio. I totally get it. As a financial professional, I’ve lost ...