If all you have is a Will, then you do not have an estate plan. You have a document. A Will can be an effective tool, but not by itself.

If beneficiary designation forms are not properly maintained, they can disrupt your estate plan by including an unintended heir.

In NC, you cannot disinherit your spouse. The law provides an automatic inheritance right called the elective share. So, what can you do?

You may be surprised to see John Rockefeller named in your trust. But, he's included to protect you from the Rule Against Perpetuities.

We are continuing our discussion of the 5 P's of Revocable Living Trusts by covering Prevention, Protection, and Preservation.

Revocable Living Trusts offer incredible benefits that a Will cannot match. I call these the 5 P's. This post tackles the first 2 P's.

Now that you've done a Will, the question becomes where do I keep it so that it's safe but accessible at my death. Here are 5 option

Estate plans are a lot like cars—they need to be maintained in order to work effectively. Here are six reasons to update your existing plan.