Trusts are a major source of security for both the people who create them and the beneficiaries who rely on them later.
When should you challenge the trustee on your trust?
Named someone's executor? Here's what to do now
If you've been named the executor of someone's will, the responsibility you've suddenly been handed may feel overwhelming at first. You can use these guidelines, however, to better understand what's expected and how you need to proceed.
Are handwritten wills legal in Colorado?
A handwritten will, known as a "holographic" will, is generally legal in Colorado -- as long as the document meets certain requirements.
Before you decide to contest a will, know what to expect
You may be heartbroken and infuriated by turns after learning the contents of a loved one's will -- but should you sue?
Heirs accuse singer-songwriter's widow of deceit
Did the widow of singer-songwriter Sir Mack Rice, the legendary composer of Mustang Sally and other iconic hits, defraud her husband while he was alive?
Celebrities often bypass their heirs in wills
Do you have an obligation to pass your wealth on to your children?
Estate battle involves multiple courts, allegations of murder
Most estate battles don't attract a great deal of attention, but there are exceptions. A dispute involving the spendthrift trust fund of a millionaire's grandson has spawned lawsuits in three states. Its dramatic background and complexity have drawn national interest.
Aretha Franklin leaves her estate without a will
Singing legend Aretha Franklin, like many others before her, died without a will. Unlike many others, however, she has a massive legacy that could become the source of a great deal of controversy for her heirs.
How to prevent your choice of guardian from being overturned
What do you expect could throw your will into dispute? Your insurance money? Your other assets? The way that you chose to distribute the household goods?
Use these tips to pick the right executor for your estate
Whom do you trust to carry out your wishes once you're no longer here?