The legendary late chat show host Jerry Springer has gone viral for a resurfaced clip of him reading a will, as he gave a large portion of his assets to two Black kids he had out of wedlock but it has since been revealed to be a virtual play. Read more
Last will and testament
A last will and testament is a legal document that controls how most of your property and obligations are distributed after your death. Read more
Dying intestate can have unintended consequences for pretty much every family type. However, it is especially painful if there are unmarried partners or stepchildren, who are left out under the law in almost every scenario. Read more
The main reason to plan your estate is to make sure that your wishes are followed after you are gone. Read more
You’re single, and you don’t have an estate plan or even a will. Perhaps you think you don’t need either because you’re not wealthy and don’t have children. Read more
Although there is certainly no shortage of people with selfish or malevolent intent, a great number of estate plans that end in disaster are due to unintended consequences. Read more
How this is handled now depends on the plans the deceased made when they were alive. For some people, that might mean probate. Read more
It is essential that women do not surrender the responsibility of managing their financial affairs and devising their estate plan to their family … but take complete charge of this important duty. Read more
As divorce and second marriages become increasingly common, more people find themselves raising children who are not biologically their own. Estate planning for blended families should address this unique situation. Read more
Estate planning isn’t just for the ultra-wealthy, nor is it something you should put off until your golden years. Read more