Inheriting real property from your parents is either a blessing or a burden -- or a little bit of both. Figuring out what to do with the property...
Married couples have a special way to jointly own property in Indiana and many other states that has advantages over regular joint ownership. If you...
A durable power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents there is. It allows someone you appoint -- your agent or...
Many seniors consider transferring assets for estate and long-term care planning purposes, or just to help out children and grandchildren. Gifts and...
You may be afraid of losing your home if you have to enter an assisted living facility or a nursing home and apply for Medicaid. While this fear is...
Federal law requires that beginning on April 1 of the year after you reach age 70 1/2, you must begin withdrawing a minimum amount from your...
Parents want their children to be taken care of after they die. But children with disabilities have increased financial and care needs, so ensuring...
Social Security survivor’s benefits provide a safety net to widows and widowers. But to get the most out of the benefit, you need to know the right...
Donor-advised funds are a growing trend in giving that may get more popular due to the new tax law. These funds allow you to donate money, receive a...
The number of older Americans with student loan debt – either theirs or someone else’s -- is growing. Sadly, learning how to deal with this debt is...