Estate planning can be tricky, which is why many people turn to attorneys to get the job done right.

Transfer on death (TOD) accounts can keep your estate planning intact, while keeping your beneficiaries out of court. If you’re among the 57% of adults who don’t currently have a will or trust, your family is likely headed to probate court.

If you’re a father, there’s a good chance you help manage your household’s finances and you may even play the dominant role. This may work well now, but what if something were to happen to you? Would your family be financially okay?

The key to avoiding bitter conflict among heirs, is to have candid discussions well before the reading of the will.

Arizona law allows funeral home owners to act as both executors and creditors of an estate.

You can no longer make medical or financial decisions for your children without proper paperwork.

Life brings us too many unique situations that would not be resolved by a will. Sometimes we need a more robust framework of documents. One of the all-stars in that framework is a power of attorney.

You may be surprised at how easy it is to make an expensive mistake with your beneficiary designations.

It’s important to have certain binding legal documents in place, if you become disabled due to an illness or accident. These aren’t easy things to talk about, but attorneys say every adult needs them.

Trusts are one of the most versatile items of the financial planning toolkit. However, they are not just for rich people. With the new higher estate tax exemptions, avoiding or reducing estate tax is not a concern for most of us.