Here are the things you need in an estate plan, including one element that can provide more flexibility and help settle your estate more quickly. 7-step checklist for estate planning ...

Estate planning means preparing for the inevitabilities of life. People get sick or hurt, and you need a plan in place to determine what kind of medical care you'll receive if this happens to you.

An estate plan not only offers you the opportunity to transfer assets from one generation to the next, but it also ensures any minor children will be in good care.

The American Institute of CPAs has introduced a free checklist that accountants can download, personalize and use to update clients on how the recent tax cut extension legislation may affect their ...

After taking inventory of your possessions, including your home, vehicle, stocks, life insurance policies, etc., there are many steps you will need to take to protect these assets -- and yourself.

7-step checklist for estate planning Here are seven items you’ll want to carefully consider as you’re making your estate plan.