You don't need to pay for professional help to begin estate planning. Some steps are free, such as listing out assets and liabilities, updating beneficiaries, and creating an advanced medical ...

The do-it-yourself, or DIY, mentality is a common concept for people to save time, money and resources. More and more people know exactly what they want and would rather do it themselves instead of ...

You can write a will yourself, with estate planning software or by consulting an estate planning attorney. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

A financial power of attorney authorizes someone to handle your financial affairs if you can’t. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us ...

Q: In what circumstances should people revise their estate documents, in total or in part? When are codicils sufficient, and what's the protocol for drafting and including them? A: People revise their ...