Advance directives are comprised of three legal documents: Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy and Living Will.

[CNBC.COM] Poor estate planning can create problems for your new spouse and your kids from a prior marriage.

[CNBC.COM] While estate planning is often associated with the wealthy, financial advisors say most Americans can benefit from it.

There are good financial, emotional and practical reasons to make a will before you die.

When congress passes a new federal budget, two common social security claim strategies of use to married couples are likely to be killed.