An advance medical directive is an extremely important document – but it won’t be of much value if it’s tucked away in a safe deposit box or in a file cabinet where no one can easily find it.

A separate “Letter of Intent” as part of your estate plan is one way to help your successor trustee by spelling out your hopes, dreams, goals, rules, and limits regarding your family.

The number of people reporting some sort of estate planning has decreased by more than 20 percent in the last few years. So it's no surprise that many people are unfamiliar with the trust process and trustee duties.

Estate planning is not just reserved for older people with a lot of assets. It's for everyone, and how it's done depends on what stage you are in life. Here is a guide, offering a list of simple, but effective, estate planning documents for everyone from a single college student to an octogenarian.

Many families care for a loved one with special needs. Close to 10 million children have some form of special health care issues that require extra care. When planning for beneficiaries with special needs, mental illness or addiction, you have to plan carefully. 

Many people who seek estate planning advice are owners of family businesses, and one of their chief concerns is how to pass on the company to the next generation.

When you lose a loved one, a probate attorney can help manage the lengthy and confusing process of dealing with their estate. Here's what happens.

Almost half of Americans over the age of 55 don't have a will. Not sure where to start? First, you'll need to find a qualified, experienced attorney. Here are the eight steps you need to take when searching for an estate planning lawyer. With these tips, you can find an attorney who has your best interests in mind. Start your search with this helpful guide today.

Are you wondering, "What is probate?" and why many say you should avoid it? Keep on reading to know more about probate and how a probate attorney can help.

Are you looking for a lawyer, but don't know where to begin your search? Here are 5 tips to help you find good Davison, Michigan legal help.

There's so much an estate planning lawyer can help you with beyond creating a will. Keep on reading to learn the top 5 reasons to hire an estate attorney.

Not sure how power of attorney (POA) works? What is power of attorney, anyway? Keep on reading to understand this legal document, and why you might need one.