Selling an aging parent’s home is a complex process that can also conjure many emotions. Whether an elderly loved one wants to downsize, move to a retirement community, or needs assisted living care, ...

Prostock-Studio / Getty Images Jim was ready to get his will drafted. He picked a lawyer from an online search and met with him at the lawyer’s office. The lawyer quoted a fee to prepare the documents ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 introduces significant changes to ...