A living will is an important part of advance healthcare planning, yet many people are unsure what it actually does. While the term is often mentioned alongside estate planning, a […] ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. Along with a Will and a Trust, the most common documents used in estate ...

When it comes to planning for the future, understanding the difference between a living will and a regular will is vital. While they may sound similar, these two documents serve very different ...

Support local journalism. A digital subscription is incredibly affordable and makes you the most informed person around. Click here and subscribe today. Q: Is there a difference between a "living will ...

Recently I was talking with some college students who asked if they needed to have a living will. These students thought that since they were “young,” a living will would be pointless for them. While ...

Last week we wrote about the value of leaving a legacy. For many, contributions to a favorite charitable organization are an expression of a person's values, and charitable bequests are best specified ...